A report by the Made of Millions Foundation reveals that most Generation Z individuals use online resources, including social media, to complement professional mental health care rather than solely self-diagnosing. The survey of 970 youths indicates a mere five percent self-identify with a mental health condition without plans for professional follow-up. In contrast, nearly three-quarters of diagnosed individuals have received support from clinicians or a combination of clinical and online information. Experts advocate for the responsible exploration of symptoms online to better understand mental health challenges.
It's so powerful to show people that something that they never thought could be real, like OCD, can actually be a part of their experience.
Only five percent of respondents self-diagnosed with no plans to follow up with a clinician, countering the narrative of reckless self-diagnosis among Gen Z.
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