2023 Okanagan youth mental health survey reveals decreased positive rating (56% to 70%) and increased self-harm (27% to 19%) since 2018.
Okanagan youth's mental health decreases: A recent adolescent health survey by the McCreary Centre Society shows that Okanagan youth are less likely to report positive mental health. The 2023 report found a decrease in youth rating their mental health as good or excellent last year (56%) compared to 2018 (70%). Additionally, self-harm in the past 12 months increased to 27% from 19% in 2018.
July 03, 2024
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