Emotional Wellbeing at School - UK

Facts and figures on emotional wellbeing at school

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Among European children, 40% of 15- year-olds reported feeling low, nervous and experienced psychosomatic symptoms more than once a week.

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WHO, 2020

According to UNICEF, “19% of young people aged 15-24 years say they often feel depressed or have little interest in doing things”.

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UNICEF, 2021

39% of students say they feel comfortable talking to a teacher about their mental wellbeing, with 36% reporting they would approach a school psychologist about the topic. 10% of students would feel comfortable speaking with a school principal.

EdWeek Research Center, 2023

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According to the NHS, 64.9% of 17–23-year-olds experienced 3 or more nights of interrupted sleep in a one-week period.

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NHS England, 2023

16% of students say anxiety has caused them to skip school.

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EdWeek Research Center, 2023

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Emotional wellbeing at school greatly impacts how students learn and develop, and it is vital to assess it to help them achieve academic success. Professionals working in schools have the unique opportunity to help younger generations thrive in their lives by assessing their emotional wellbeing.