text: Mental illnesses are not a joke anymore. They were never a joke; however, for the longest time, they were a taboo or simple not talked about enough. With the rise of Generation Z, which I am a part of, they are bringing more attention to mental illnesses, and schools have started taking precautions. Thankfully I do not have a mental illness, but I have friends who have shared their experiences with me. One of my friends, Generic_Name, has extreme anxiety, and so does another one of my best friends, Generic_Name. They both find that school causes way more stress for them because of having anxiety.