Assalamu’alaikum wr.wb.

The honourable judges, respected audience and everyone here today.

First of all let’s say thank yo u to our God, Allah SWT who has given us
many mercies and blessings so we can join in this speech contest without any
troubles. Secondly, the blessing and peace only be upon Allah’s messenger
Muhammad SAW, his companions and his faith followers till the end of the
world. Before I start, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Muhammad
Qabil Akbar. I’m from
Just 45% of Gen Zers report that their mental health is very good or excel-
lent, according to the American Psychological Association. All other generation
groups fared better on this statistic, including Millennials (56%), Gen Xers (51%)
and Boomers (70%).
While Generation Z has been called the most depressed generation, mem-
bers of this group are more likely than their older peers to seek out mental
health counseling or therapy. Some 37% of Gen Zers — a higher rate than any
previous generation — report having worked with a mental health professional
Gen Z faces chronic stress from many factors including student debt, job-
lessness and even politics. 
Technology plays a role, too. Growing up in a hyper-connected world can
evoke intense feelings of isolation and loneliness in some youth. It can also fuel
a steady drumbeat of negative news stories, a fear of missing out, and shame in
falling short of a social media-worthy standard.  Instagram, for instance, has
been found to negatively impact the mental health of teenagers, according to
a Wall Street Journal report. The popular photo-based social media platform is
particularly hard on young women; it is credited with worsening body image
issues for 1 in every 3 teenage girls, the report says. 
COVID-19 has had a significant impact — already — on Generation Z.
The pandemic has radically changed their educational and social experiences. It
shifted learning online. Destabilized economies. Robbed young people of a par-
ent or loved one. And prompted some older siblings to juggle new roles as teach-
ers and caregivers for their families. Unsurprisingly, mental health concerns
have climbed during the pandemic. Across the world, rates of depression and
anxiety rose by more than 25% in 2020, according to research published in the
Lancet. Schools act as a safety net for many young people and families. They
offer engaging learning environments but also consistent meals, medical screen-
ings and support services. In some areas, schools are the only source of mental
health services for young people.
When the pandemic hit, millions of teachers and students across the
country shifted to remote learning. This drastic change altered and — in some
cases — erased the broader benefits that schools supply. It also separated stu-
dents from their familiar social structures and networks. 
Some simple steps can be implemented to improve the quality of mental
health. By making these changes, you can be sure that this will affect all
aspects of life. By taking care of your mental health, you will feel some of the
effects such as abetter mood, building resilience, and helping to enjoy life as a
whole.
1. Say positive things to yourself
2. Write down things to be grateful for
3. Focus on one thing at a time
4. Open up to someone
5. The most important is, getting closer to God, Allah SWT.