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Mental health of South African youth (October 2022)
October 1, 2022
7,472
RESPONDERS
6%
RESPONSE RATE
51%
1,623
49%
1,585
TOTAL RESPONDERS
1
UNICEF South Africa would like to hear how you and your peers are coping with and supporting each other's mental wellbeing. Complete the poll and access resources to support you. To participate, please reply with YES
7,472 responded out of 116,798 polled
2
Over the last 12-months did you feel like you needed support for your mental health?
6,722 responded out of 7,339 polled
3
If you needed support for your mental health, did you seek support?
6,450 responded out of 6,758 polled
4
What stopped you from seeking help for your mental health issues?
3,870 responded out of 4,127 polled
6
Would you say your mental health improved over the past-12 months?
5,915 responded out of 6,131 polled
8
Have you helped or supported a friend's mental health over the past year?
5,273 responded out of 5,423 polled
11
What needs to change to better support young people's mental health?
4,598 responded out of 5,038 polled
12
What has improved over the past year to help you manage your mental health?
4,351 responded out of 4,603 polled
13
We have come to the end of this poll, thank you for participating. Remember if you would like to learn more tips on mental health, type the word "TIPS"
22 responded out of 4,357 polled
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