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I recently got a call from a colleague. He and his wife are both healthcare workers who have been busy, distracted, stressed, and burnout working in the pandemic. Their fifteen-year-old son, Jake, discovered girls in the last year but was unable to connect with them in real life. He turned to the internet to explore his curiosity and ended up highly addicted to online pornography. Jake withdrew from his friends, sports, and school to make more time for pornography. His grades, sleep, physical, and mental health suffered. Jake eventually became depressed. Filled with confusion and shame he took an overdose of vodka and painkillers he found at home.
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Digital stimulation can overwhelm the brain’s reward system, making everyday activities feel less engaging for children. By reducing excessive screen exposure and reintroducing meaningful offline experiences, families can restore balance and motivation. Helping children develop healthy tech habits is a powerful step toward building lifelong resilience.
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Learn the signs of quiet burnout, the neuroscience behind chronic stress, and how to break modern stress cycles with balance and resilience.
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Gen Z is revolutionizing how we think about mental health. Through vulnerability, balance, and community, they’re showing us that resilience is not about toughness but adaptability and compassion. As adults, educators, and parents, we can support them—and learn from them—to build a mentally wealthy world for everyone.
