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Millennials and Gen Z Face Rising Psychosis Risk

2/2/2026

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A study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal finds Millennials and Gen Z have a higher risk of psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, than older generations.
Researchers tracked more than 12 million people in Ontario from 1960 to 2009 and found a 60% rise in new psychosis among those aged 14–20 from 1997 to 2023.
The study calls for further research to understand these trends and their health implications.

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Story summary

A study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal finds Millennials and Gen Z have a higher risk of psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, than older generations.
Researchers tracked more than 12 million people in Ontario from 1960 to 2009 and found a 60% rise in new psychosis among those aged 14–20 from 1997 to 2023.
The study calls for further research to understand these trends and their health implications.