Over Half Of Zoomers May Be On Drugs Amid Rampant Social Media Addiction

Technology addiction and economic challenges may be contributing to Gen Z becoming America’s most mentally unstable generation.

Approximately 46% of Zoomers have been diagnosed with a mental health condition and 37% suspect themselves to have one as of May 2025, according to a Harmony Healthcare IT study published Wednesday. The study suggests social media use is among the leading contributing factors to this, with 78% of respondents saying they feel addicted to their phones or social media.

Harmony Healthcare IT did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.

Social media comparison (39%), uncertainty about their future (22%), and the economy (11%) reportedly had the most negative impact on Zoomers’ mental health.

Confidence in the U.S. economy fell from -20 in February pre-Iran War to -45 in May, according to Gallup.

Anxiety, depression, and ADHD