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Mental health and wellbeing among adolescents in Scotland: profile and trends
- Authors:
- BLACK Carolyn, MARTIN Chris
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 98
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report explores trends in mental health and wellbeing among adolescents in Scotland and the factors which best predict higher and lower mental health and wellbeing. The data shows that in the last three years there has been a marked change in mental health and wellbeing among pupils. While some aspects have improved (conduct problems, pro-social behaviour) or remained largely the same over time (hyperactivity, mental wellbeing), others have worsened (emotional problems and peer problems). One of the starkest changes is the extent to which mental health and wellbeing has changed among 15 year old girls, particularly in terms of their emotional wellbeing. In 2010, 28 per cent of 15 year olds girls had a borderline or abnormal emotional problems score. This increased to 41 per cent in 2013. Physical wellbeing was linked to mental health and wellbeing – those who had a limiting illness or disability reported poorer mental health and wellbeing than those that did not – particularly in relation to emotional problems. A number of activities appeared to have a protective effect against poor mental health and wellbeing (although causal links are likely to be complex). Expecting to go to university, belonging to a group or club and seeing friends, doing a hobby, reading books or playing a sport at least weekly were associated with better mental health and wellbeing. For girls, in particular, playing sport on a weekly basis was strongly related to lower levels of emotional and behavioural problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health of children and young people in England 2022: wave 3 follow up to the 2017 survey
- Authors:
- NEWLOVE-DELGADO T., et al
- Publisher:
- NHS Digital
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This report presents findings from the third (wave 3) in a series of follow up reports to the 2017 Mental Health of Children and Young People (MHCYP) survey, conducted in 2022. The sample includes 2,866 of the children and young people who took part in the MHCYP 2017 survey. The mental health of children and young people aged 7 to 24 years living in England in 2022 is examined, as well as their household circumstances, and their experiences of education, employment and services and of life in their families and communities. Comparisons are made with 2017, 2020 (wave 1) and 2021 (wave 2), where possible, to monitor changes over time. Key findings include: in 2022, 18.0% of children aged 7 to 16 years and 22.0% of young people aged 17 to 24 years had a probable mental disorder; in children aged 7 to 16 years, rates rose from 1 in 9 (12.1%) in 2017 to 1 in 6 (16.7%) in 2020 - rates of probable mental disorder then remained stable between 2020, 2021 and 2022; in young people aged 17 to 19 years, rates of a probable mental disorder rose from 1 in 10 (10.1%) in 2017 to 1 in 6 (17.7%) in 2020 - rates were stable between 2020 and 2021, but then increased from 1 in 6 (17.4%) in 2021 to 1 in 4 (25.7%) in 2022; 11 to 16 year olds with a probable mental disorder were less likely to feel safe at school (61.2%) than those unlikely to have a mental disorder (89.2%) - they were also less likely to report enjoyment of learning or having a friend they could turn to for support; 1 in 8 (12.6%) 11 to 16 year old social media users reported that they had been bullied online - this was more than 1 in 4 (29.4%) among those with a probable mental disorder; 11 to 16 year old social media users with a probable mental disorder were less likely to report feeling safe online (48.4%) than those unlikely to have a disorder (66.5%); 1 in 5 (19.9%) 7 to 16 year olds lived in households that experienced a reduction in household income in the past year - this was more than 1 in 4 (28.6%) among children with a probable mental disorder; among 17 to 22 year olds with a probable mental disorder, 14.8% reported living in a household that had experienced not being able to buy enough food or using a food bank in the past year, compared with 2.1% of young people unlikely to have a mental disorder. (Edited publisher abstract)
The annual bullying survey 2016
- Author:
- DITCH THE LABEL
- Publisher:
- Ditch the Label
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This report presents the findings of a survey of 8,850 young people aged 12-20 on their experience of being bullied and bullying others. Included in the report is the following: key bullying statistics in the UK; the motivations of bullying; frequency and nature of bullying experienced; the impact of bullying; rates of young people bullying others; reasons why young people bully others; the impact of family dynamics, stress and trauma and relationships on bullying behaviour; feedback for schools and colleges; recommendations; and real stories and experiences. The survey found that 1.5 million young people (50 per cent) have been bullied within the past year; 145,800 (19 per cent) of these were bullied every day; people who have been bullied are almost twice as likely to bully others; twice as many boys as girls bully (66 per cent of males vs. 31 per cent females); one in five have physically attacked somebody; 44 per cent of young people who have been bullied experience depression and 41 per cent social anxiety; and 33 per cent of those being bullied have suicidal thoughts. The report also comes with tips and advice for schools, colleges, practitioners, parents/guardians and young people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Who can I talk to? Self-harm and seeking help among 16 year olds: changes between 2008 and 2013
- Author:
- McCANN Mark
- Publisher:
- ARK
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 47
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This briefing compares questionnaire results from the 2008 and 2013 Young Life and Times survey on self-harm and help seeking behaviour for young people in Northern Ireland, to identify any changes in young people's behaviours. The survey invites every 16-year old born in February and March of the survey year who receives Child Benefit Payments to take part. The numbers of 16 year olds responding to the survey was 941 in 2008 (23% response rate) and 1,367 in 2013 (35% response rate). Key findings include: a slight increase in the number of 16-year old's who said they self-harmed from 2008 to 2013; in both years, more females were more likely than males to say they thought about self-harm or did self-harm; a smaller percentage had talked to someone or tried to get help before self-harming; there was also a large drop in the number of young people who talked to friends before self-harming. However, the survey also found that most self-harming people do not use helplines for support. More work needs to be done to encourage young people to show young people where they can go for support. (Original abstract)
Depressive symptoms among Jordanian youth: results of a national survey
- Authors:
- ISMAYILOVA Leyla, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 49(1), 2013, pp.133-140.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This study examines level of depression and factors associated with depression among female and male youth in Jordan. The study uses data from a cross-sectional survey conducted among a national sample of 14–25 year old youth attending educational institutions in Jordan (N = 8,129). On average, respondents reported frequently experiencing feelings of sadness (66 %), loss of joy (49 %) and loss of hope in living (43 %). Regression models demonstrated that higher levels of depressive symptoms were observed among females and among youth exposed to violence. Better parent–child relationships were associated with lower depression score. Among males depressive symptoms were associated with poor economic status, low assertiveness and a higher likelihood of alcohol use and smoking. There is a need for mental health prevention programmes for youth in Jordan that enhance youth’s social and emotional skills, strengthen parent–child relationships, and reduce violence in school, home and in the community. (Publisher abstract)
'Alone with my thoughts' : recommendations for a new approach to young people’s mental health support
- Author:
- MINDFULL
- Publisher:
- MindFull
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 23
MindFull, a new mental health charity, commissioned YouGov to carry out this study of over 2,000 young people aged 16 - 25 to understand their experiences of mental health. Young people were asked to reflect on their experiences before they were 16, and complete an online survey. Presents the findings of the survey, which sheds light on the problems of poor mental health, the associated stigma, and young people’s experience of seeking support. It calls for early intervention and prevention as well as increased professional support and advice. This report has been released to accompany the launch of a free online counselling service for young people. (Edited publisher abstract)
A survey of the mental health of children and young people in care in England in 2020 and 2021
- Authors:
- WIJEDASA Dinithi, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Bristol
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 45
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This report focuses on the findings from two surveys of children and young people in care, which were conducted in 2020 and 2021, to address gaps in knowledge of mental ill health experienced in childhood and adolescence. Confirming findings from previous research, the results of the two surveys indicated that children and young people in care are significantly more likely to be impacted by mental ill health when compared with children and young people in the general population. Scores on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire showed that, of the 11-18 year old children and young people in care who responded to the survey, 22% in Wave 1 and 24% in Wave 2 were at high risk of experiencing mental ill health. Mirroring trends seen in the general population, the regression analyses found that girls and children and young people who identified themselves as white were more likely to have higher total difficulties scores on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), indicative of a higher risk of experiencing mental ill health. The results indicated that children who lived with their siblings and kin were more likely to have better mental health. The results also showed that children and young people in care who had positive relationships with their carer(s), friend(s) and social worker(s) were more likely to have better mental health, irrespective of the length of time they had spent in care or the number of previous placements they had had. Children and young people who were happy with the level of contact that they had with their social workers were also more likely to have better mental health. The regression analyses further highlighted that children who had positive feelings about their school were more likely to have better mental health, while those who had been excluded or bullied were negatively impacted. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health of children and young people in England 2021: wave 2 follow up to the 2017 survey
- Authors:
- NEWLOVE-DELGADO Tamsin, et al
- Publisher:
- NHS Digital
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This is the second (wave 2) in a series of follow up reports to the Mental Health and Young People Survey (MHCYP) 2017, exploring the mental health of children and young people in February/March 2021, during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and changes since 2017. Experiences of family life, education, and services during the COVID-19 pandemic are also examined. The sample for the wave 2 follow up was based on 3,667 children and young people who took part in the MHCYP 2017 survey, with both surveys also drawing on information collected from parents. Highlights include: rates of probable mental disorders have increased since 2017 – in 6 to 16 year olds from one in nine (11.6%) to one in six (17.4%), and in 17 to 19 year olds from one in ten (10.1%) to one in six (17.4%); 39.2% of 6 to 16 year olds had experienced deterioration in mental health since 2017, and 21.8% experienced improvement – among 17 to 23 year olds, 52.5% experienced deterioration, and 15.2% experienced improvement; the proportion of children and young people with possible eating problems increased since 2017 – from 6.7% to 13.0% in 11 to 16 year olds, and from 44.6% to 58.2% in 17 to 19 year olds; problems with sleep on three or more nights of the previous seven affected over a quarter (28.7%) of 6 to 10 year olds, over a third (38.4%) of 11 to 16 year olds, and over half (57.1%) of 17 to 23 year olds; 10.6% of 6 to 16 year olds missed more than 15 days of school during the 2020 Autumn term; the proportion of 6 to 16 year olds with a laptop or tablet they could work on at home increased from 89.0% in 2020 to 94.4% in 2021 – the proportion receiving regular support from school or college also increased, from 73.7% in 2020 to 79.9% in 2021. (Edited publisher abstract)
Everyone has a mental health
- Author:
- AMPLIFY
- Publisher:
- Office of the Children's Commissioner for England.
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises the findings from a survey of young people from across England about their views on mental health. Most young people said they get information about mental health online. However, the quality of information can’t be guaranteed and reliable apps are hard to find and may be expensive. Friends are the most popular group of people those seeking help go to but they aren’t always equipped to help. The findings also indicate that schools are good places to share information and some school nurses can be good for advice and help. The words most frequently used by young people searching the internet were ‘mental’ and ‘health’. (Edited publisher abstract)
Time trends in adolescent well-being: update December 2009
- Author:
- HAGELL Ann
- Publisher:
- Nuffield Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 12p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Data from a series of three national surveys of the UK population is analysed to review trends in adolescent emotional and behavioural problems in the UK. It highlights the main trends identified in the initial study and briefly compare this to trends around the world. Factors identified include changing family forms and structures, education and educational experiences, leisure and the changing social situation for young men. The briefing paper also introduces the main themes of the Changing Adolescence Programme, a series of reviews on various aspects of social change and adolescent experiences and how these might be related to these time trends in their well-being.