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Aly Vredenburgh: Gen Z Mental Health in Crisis
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Aly Vredenburgh: Gen Z Mental Health in Crisis | Lean to the Left Podcast
In this episode, mental health activist Aly Vredenburgh, author of "Out Of Focus dives deep into the mental health crisis gripping Generation Z.
From soaring rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness to the crushing effects of capitalism, climate anxiety, student debt, and housing instability, we explore the systemic forces that have left millions of young Americans in despair.
But Aly doesn’t stop at diagnosis—she offers fresh solutions beyond medication and therapy, including universal mental healthcare, city infrastructure reform, and social entrepreneurship.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Gen Z's Mental Health Crisis
00:31 Meet Ali Vredenburgh: Mental Health Activist
01:37 Understanding the Depth of the Crisis
02:57 Beyond Therapy and Medication
03:39 The Loneliness Epidemic
06:56 Cultural Shifts and Individualism
08:46 Capitalism and Mental Health
10:01 Systemic Failures in Mental Health Care
12:16 Rising Suicide Rates Among Youth
14:16 Economic and Environmental Pressures
15:41 Impact of Policy Changes
19:18 Ali's Advocacy and Future Plans
25:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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