When we think of today’s younger generations, Gen Z or the newly coined Alphas, some may assume that the majority of these kids are confident, tech savvy, digital experts. However, when investigating the current trends and research, it is evident that children today are less optimistic, less happy, less satisfied with their lives and less resilient than previous generations. Studies have shown that children’s wellbeing has gradually declined over the past 6 years or so with a steeper decline in 2020 aligned with COVID pandemic. This decline has been consistent across all aspects of wellbeing including happiness, life satisfaction, optimism, cognitive engagement, emotional regulation, resilience, anxiety and perseverance.

Rates of self-harm have increased dramatically as well as other issues including body dysmorphic disorder, image-based sexual abuse, anxiety disorder, depressive disorders and eating disorders. There has also been a steep increase in developmental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, anxiety disorder and other disorders associated with mental health issues. Andrew will discuss these worrying trends and discuss what we can do to move forward to improve our children’s lives.

This webinar will be held ONLINE via ZOOM and WILL be recorded.