Abstract
Recent tensions in society have led to protests and demonstrations to raise awareness and consciousness. These efforts can be draining. Domestic increases in youth activism have illustrated transformative community action and highlighted the need to explore youth activist sustainability and mental health. Therefore, a phenomenological study was conducted to explore Millennial and Generation Z activists’ mental health perceptions and engagement during times of protest and the COVID-19 pandemic. The voices of seven youth activists regarding their experience with concurrent activism and mental health maintenance were explored. Through interviewing, themes of activists’ mental health behaviors emerged, including: (a) wellness maintenance, (b) mindset, and (c) technology. Intentions of youth activists to participate in integrated care were discussed. Implications and suggestions for counselors and helping professionals are provided.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 32-50 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2023 Herbert, Campbell, Hilaire, & Wright. Shared with CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 License.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Social Psychology
- Education
- Clinical Psychology
- Sociology and Political Science
Keywords
- activists
- COVID-19
- mental health
- qualitative
- young adults
Disciplines
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Clinical Psychology
- Education
- Social Psychology