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U-Report SA Mental Health Poll – 25th Oct 2024

October 25, 2024

5,003

RESPONDERS

2%

RESPONSE RATE

35%

952

65%

1,799

OnMyMind

TOTAL RESPONDERS

1

More and more people are speaking about mental health and feelings like anxiety or helplessness. In today's poll, UNICEF South Africa would like to hear your views and opinions about this important issue. To participate, please reply with YES

5,003 responded out of 288,533 polled

2

Over the last 12-months did you feel like you needed support for your mental health?

4,113 responded out of 4,354 polled

3

(Those with YES) If you needed support for your mental health, did you seek support?

3,021 responded out of 3,083 polled

4

Where did you seek it from?

949 responded out of 997 polled

5

What stopped you from seeking help for your mental health issues?

2,766 responded out of 3,056 polled

6

Have you ever spoken with your parents or caregivers about your own mental wellbeing?

3,643 responded out of 3,716 polled

7

Would you say your mental health improved over the past-12 months?

3,573 responded out of 3,643 polled

8

What has improved over the past year to help you manage your mental health?

3,225 responded out of 3,573 polled

9

If you do feel anxious, what causes you to be most anxious?

3,010 responded out of 3,225 polled

10

Have you helped or supported a friend's mental health over the past year?

2,959 responded out of 3,010 polled

11

What did you do to support your friend?

1,662 responded out of 1,724 polled

12

How confident are you that you can support your friends?

2,849 responded out of 2,897 polled

13

What needs to change to better support young people's mental health?

2,577 responded out of 2,849 polled

14

We have come to the end of this poll. If you're facing a difficult issue around online safety or mental health and would like to talk to someone you can trust or explore some tips about it, Text SAFE to U-Report.

3 responded out of 2,577 polled

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