I’m drowning… and older generations still say I’m not doing enough.

Art is the answer: How Gen Z is coping with the mental health crisisIn this powerful mini-interview from the Hollywood & Mind Summit, Loyola Marymount student Guilia Calabrese shares a raw and honest reflection on what it’s like to be a Gen Z college student in today’s mental health crisis.Guilia opens up about the pressure her generation faces—from academic burnout to societal expectations—and how creative outlets like art, painting, and self-expression can offer real healing. As the former president of her high school’s National Art Honor Society, she knows firsthand the power of visual expression to unlock emotion, reduce isolation, and give young people a voice when words fall short.This episode is a reminder that:- Mental health support for Gen Z needs to be more accessible- Creativity is a lifeline in a world that often feels overwhelming- Intergenerational understanding matters more than everGuilia's story is a call to action: to listen, to support, and to create safe spaces for Gen Z to feel seen, supported, and inspired.