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Gen Z is the loneliest generation. Here's what can help
The Cigna Group report found 67% of Gen Zers felt lonely, even as smartphones and social media kept them constantly connected.
- The 2025 Cigna Group report "Loneliness in America" found 67% of Gen Zers reported being lonely, highlighting a significant mental health concern among the youngest generation.
- Cigna Chief Health Officer Shairi Turner attributes the rise to digital device reliance during developmental years, compounded by pandemic-era restrictions that limited critical in-person social interactions.
- Turner advises parents to practice active listening and create space for children to share feelings without judgment, suggesting low-pressure activities like inviting friends to the park.
- Extracurricular activities like sports or clubs provide essential opportunities for social connection where young people interact without needing to constantly talk, easing social pressure.
- Despite digital challenges, Turner emphasizes young people remain resilient; intentional parenting and unplugged family time can mitigate device overuse effects long-term.
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Gen Z is the loneliest generation. Here's what can help
We are more connected than ever before, but we also are lonelier than ever — especially younger generations who are even more likely to be on their devices.
·Helena, United States
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