Families can be tough. Sometimes, the only choice is to go no contact with them. At least that's what a new report's saying; Talkspace commissioned a study conducted by Talker Research for Mental Health Awareness Month where they spoke to 2,000 Americans.
According to the study, 38% of Americans have gone no contact with a friend or family member in the last year. Younger Americans were more likely to do so than older Americans. When broken down by generation:
- 60% of Gen Z have gone no contact
- 50% of millennials
- 38% of Gen X
- 20% of baby boomers
But what was the reason as to why people went no contact with family and friends?
- 36% said it was because that person wasn't respectful to them
- 29% said it was because the relationship negatively impacted their mental health
- 27% said it was because the other person was too negative in general
“These results suggest that avoiding relationship challenges is becoming more common, but that approach can come with its own risks, making it harder to sustain meaningful connections over time and leading to more loneliness,” chief medical officer at Talkspace, Dr. Nikole Benders-Hadi, explains. “Prioritizing communication, setting healthy boundaries and staying engaged even when it’s uncomfortable can help people preserve the relationships that support their mental wellness.”
Source: NY Post