<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/about/office-of-the-president/presidents-bulletin/2024/10-01/gen-z-and-lifestyle-psychiatry.html" dsn="blogs"><featured/><categories/><pubDate>10/01/2024 05:00:00 AM</pubDate><title>Building Stronger Minds: How Gen Z is Navigating Tech and Mental Health</title><sub-title/><description>Modern technology has profoundly influenced Gen Z (those aged 12 to 27 in 2024), impacting their mental health positively and negatively. As this generation navigates the pressures of social media, isolation, and unhealthy eating habits, the need for a well-rounded approach to mental wellness is more important than ever.</description><author>Office of the President</author><image><img xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables" src="https://www.downstate.edu/about/office-of-the-president/presidents-bulletin/2024/10-01/_images/viswanathan.png" alt="Ramaswamy Viswanathan"/></image><categories/></item>