Services for Young People (SfYP) worked in partnership with Public Health Hertfordshire and the HCT Public Health Nursing Service to deliver the survey. It included questions about home life, wellbeing, diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol use, drug use, sexual health, mental health, bullying and safety.
The results will be used by the 10 district Youth Strategy Partnership Groups and Youth Councils/Forums in reviewing and refocusing their local action plans to best meet the needs of young people.
You can explore the data, including comparing with previous years’ results, and breaking information down by a range of demographics using the dropdowns in the navigation bar at the top of the dashboard:
Mental health and wellbeing headlines
- 19.2% of all respondents rated their life satisfaction as low
- 9.9% felt they were overweight, while 9.1% felt they were underweight
- 16.7% of all respondents stated that they have self-harmed before
- 63.3% answered 'Yes' when asked if they knew how to access support and services for mental health and 36.7% of respondents answered 'Not sure' or 'No'
Bullying
- 40.9% of all respondents stated that they have been bullied before.
Top worries
1. Schoolwork
2. Their appearance
3. Future prospects
4. Their mental health
5. Feeling lonely
Top ways to cope
1. Listening to music
2. Talking to a friend
3. Talking to family
4. Exercising
5. Find a solution on their own
Find out how Services for Young People supports young people with these issues here:
Support with mental health and wellbeing
If you have any questions about the survey, please email yphws@hertfordshire.gov.uk.
