Student mental health survey report
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In February 2022, during half-term, Healthwatch Bury involved students from the Holy Cross College and Bury College to co-produce the HW100 survey to collate feedback about local services from young people aged 10-18 years. The survey received 350 responses within weeks and was closed at the end of March 2022.
75% of the respondents said they had not received any mental health support in the last 18 months. It is unclear from the responses whether this is because the support was not required or whether it is due to lack of awareness about local mental health services amongst young people.
Over half of the students who responded said they are ‘Unlikely’ or ‘Not likely’ to access mental health support at their place of study compared to 12% who said they are ‘Likely’ or ‘Very likely’ to access it at their place of study.
Over half the students were aware of the support provided in schools. 61% said their school offers tutorial sessions about mental health and 50% said their school offers access to a school counselling service.
The report contains eight recommendations.