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Life in the Head of a Gen-Z

A youth-designed and youth-led psychosocial intervention to support the collective wellbeing of Gen-Z communities. Launched in commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2026.

Guest: Young Africans born 1997–20126 May 2026
Life in the Head of a Gen-Z

Key Takeaways

  1. 1

    Young people are not passive recipients of mental health solutions — they must be co-creators.

  2. 2

    Participatory storytelling is a low-barrier entry point into deeper psychological support.

  3. 3

    The series shifts young people from beneficiaries to active leaders and participants.

  4. 4

    Lived experiences, when shared and witnessed, reduce mental health stigma in communities.

  5. 5

    Built on the WHO (2020) Youth-Centred Digital Health Intervention Framework.

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