Overview

Generation Z is experiencing a mental health crisis of anxiety and depression; up until now only a few global researchers have attempted to explore the systemic root causes. Gen Z grew up with a complicated bio-psychosocial landscape, with events like mass shootings, violence, and an isolating global pandemic becoming commonplace during their upbringing; with almost 100% of school shootings since Columbine having been carried out by Gen-Z themselves. As a result of this, suicide is currently one of the leading causes of death in modern day youth, and the numbers are rapidly rising. 90% of Americans agree we are experiencing a mental health crisis, yet the solutions continue to be centered on social media and making the current treatments more widely available; with the true root causes being much deeper. While these factors are important, our system is still severely lacking the preventative and holistic approaches that would truly help mitigate the rising numbers of children and teens who lose their lives and many more that suffer from mental illness. Out of Focus is the clarion call towards bringing this mental health crisis into focus, pushing towards meaningful and systemic change for Generation Z.

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"""Out of Focus, is a compelling and profound example of the state of mental health in Gen Z. In my field of academia, it is time we continue to bring awareness for mental health through informative and revolutionary books like this."" -Carie Rosa Leader in Education and Assistant Principal of public schools For years, we Boomers have opined (from the outside) about the mental health issues of Gen Z, but we missed a lot. This refreshing new book, written from within this incomparable generation, offers the perspective of a knowledgeable and wise young woman who has found herself and her friends wrestling with many of the unique challenges faced by Gen Z - and drawing on their unique strengths. Aly Vredenburgh helps us understand Gen Z and how our society can step up to make the world a better place. -Prof. Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder School of Education."

Author Information

Aly Vredenburgh is an emerging leader and expert in youth advocacy, education, and research. She holds a sociology degree and an M.A. in Social Innovation from the University of San Diego. Aly developed therapeutic high-school art curriculum and, as Past-President of a nonprofit, led initiatives for policy changes. Her research in adolescent mental health has been featured in influential scientific journals and conferences.

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