Anna Freud Centre · 2021
A survey of 3,298 young people aged 11–19 across the UK explored their views on mental health support in secondary schools and FE colleges. Young people overwhelmingly wanted mental health to be taught in school, with depression and anxiety, body image, and identity identified as the most important topics. Friendships, family and relationships were seen as positive influences on mental health, while schoolwork, exams and family were the top negative factors. Just over half said they would speak to an adult at school about mental health concerns, with trusted teachers and school counsellors being the preferred contacts.