Gen Z nearly twice as likely as Millennials to seek mental health support

RedArc data

Jaskeet Briah
clock • 1 min read

Research from RedArc has found that Gen Z have sought mental health support at nearly double the rate of Millennials.

The nurse-led support organisation said it has analysed thousands of referrals from working-age people across 2021 to 2025. It found that 43% of Gen Z referrals were for mental health concerns, compared with 22% for Millennials. The next highest proportion of mental health referrals were for Gen X at 14%, followed by Baby Boomers at 9%. Christine Husbands, commercial consultant, RedArc, said: "What stands out is the growing willingness among younger generations to talk about mental health concerns and seek support when they need it.  "That does not mean other generations are les...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Group Protection

Half of employees want more flexible healthcare options: Simplyhealth

Half of employees want more flexible healthcare options: Simplyhealth

15% of employees found it difficult to access healthcare

Jaskeet Briah
clock 14 July 2026 • 1 min read
Government to create Workplace Health Intelligence Unit as part of Keep Britain Working Review

Government to create Workplace Health Intelligence Unit as part of Keep Britain Working Review

Making workplace health performance visible

Jaskeet Briah
clock 06 July 2026 • 2 min read
Unum UK adds personalised cancer navigation service

Unum UK adds personalised cancer navigation service

Partnership with Reframe Cancer

Jaskeet Briah
clock 03 July 2026 • 2 min read