There’s been a generational shift in the way mental health is addressed — and generation Z is at the forefront of making it a point to tackle their issues head-on.

According to betterhealth.com, the iGeneration benefit from growing up in the digital age because social media drives awareness to the importance of having conversations about anxiety, depression and more, allowing them to be “more likely to broach the topic of mental health.”

Perhaps the group once dubbed “The Anxious Generation” — born between 1997 and 2012 — are prioritizing mental health because a large amount of them are affected by it: In a “Looking Forward with Gen Z” survey, conducted in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation, 61 percent of young adults reported feeling nervous, anxious or on edge while 42 percent reported feeling down, depressed or hopeless — more so than Millennials, Gen X or Boomers.

The future is bright, however: According to a study by Harmony Healthcare IT — who surveyed 997 members of Gen Z — 53 percent of have gotten professional help. More resources are available than ever before, too — including therapy and apps — and it seems as though Zoomers are taking the reins to ensure the next generation doesn’t suffer in silence.

All signs indicate Gen Z have normalized the importance of mental health, and it seems young stars like Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are leading the conversation. Scroll down to see how they’re helping to shape the narrative.

Billie Eilish

The “Birds of a Feather” singer, 23, has been candid about grappling with body dysmorphia and thoughts of suicide. Though she has credited having patience for helping her navigate difficult times, she’s made it her mission to encourage fans to show up for those who are struggling. In 2019, Eilish starred in a PSA video for Seize the Awkward in partnership with the Ad Council, in which she spoke frankly about starting the conversation, no matter how uncomfortable it may feel in the moment. “Say ‘Are you okay?’ Ask somebody,” she urged. “You should keep your ears open, and you should listen.”

Chappell Roan

In 2022, the “Pink Pony Club” singer, 27, opened up about being diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, taking to Instagram to reveal she’d undergone intensive outpatient therapy and individual therapy. “I don’t really talk about it much, but it affects me daily and is a pretty big part of my music,” she confessed at the time. “I’m in a healthy spot, just wanted to share and I think it’s important to talk about mental health.” Earlier this year, Roan used her Grammy Award acceptance speech to encourage record labels to give artists health insurance and protection — and she followed it up by pledging $25,000 to Backline, which works to provide mental health resources for musicians. Not long after, Universal Music Group teamed up with the Music Health Alliance to launch the Music Industry Mental Health Fund.

Sabrina Carpenter

She starred on Girl Meets World, opened for Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” and is one of the biggest pop stars around, but even the “Espresso” singer has had to cope with mental health struggles. During the global COVID-19 pandemic, Carpenter took to social media to speak words of wisdom to her followers. “Every day isn’t going to be a great day, but it’s going to be okay,” she shared, “The bad days only make you appreciate the great ones that much more.” Not only has Carpenter highlighted the importance of prioritizing mental health through her music (in 2022, she revealed her album, Emails I Can’t Send, was written before she sought therapy) but she also established the Sabrina Carpenter Fund to support organizations focused on mental health, LGBTQ+ rights and animal welfare.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, seek help immediately by calling 911 for medical attention, 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 1-800-662-HELP for the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline or text STRENGTH to 741741.