DIGIVESTASI - There is a strong stereotype about Generation Z that often sparks discussions on social media. Gen Z is frequently perceived as having a less resilient mentality in the workplace.

This perception stems from numerous complaints on social media, with netizens claiming that Gen Z frequently changes jobs because they cannot keep up with the work pace. This issue has drawn special attention from the President Director of the National Mental Health Center at RS Marzoeki Mahdi, Dr. Nova Riyanti Yusuf, Sp.KJ.

According to Dr. Nova, several factors contribute to Gen Z's greater sensitivity to mental health issues. In fact, upon closer examination, it is Gen Z who are the most vocal about the importance of work-life balance.

"Fundamentally, Gen Z are digital natives, or a generation that grew up in the digital era. The negative impact is that they often struggle to differentiate between reality and the virtual world," said Dr. Nova during a Sound Healing event at the Sapta Pesona Building of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy in Central Jakarta, some time ago.

Nevertheless, Dr. Nova stated that Gen Z's behavior has many positive impacts compared to previous generations. They are more aware of the importance of mental health, which has long been considered a taboo subject by many.

Moreover, Gen Z also possesses sharper critical thinking skills, although sometimes they may be overly critical and not always in tune with the conditions and situations.

"They are the generation most aware of the importance of mental health. They are willing to seek help. The most important thing is not to self-diagnose, which is something we always emphasize. Do not stigmatize yourself because it may not be accurate. But the awareness of mental health is a good thing," she said.

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