- 42% of parents and carers ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ that their child or young person is experiencing mental ill-health which is very similar to last year’s findings. Only 38% think that their mental health needs are being met, but this has increased by 13 percentage points from the previous year.
Mental health
Summary
My child or young person is experiencing mental ill-health
Base: 2021 sample (693) | 2020 sample (209)
The following chart shows respondents’ agreement that their child or young person is experiencing mental ill-health (42%).
Key findings:
Children and young people with social, emotional or mental health needs are experiencing mental ill-health the most, followed by those with communication and interaction needs.
My child or young person's mental health needs are being met
Base: 2021 sample (693) | 2020 sample (209)
The following chart shows respondents’ agreement that their child or young person’s mental health needs are being met (38%).
Key findings:
Children and young people who have social, emotional or mental health needs are also the largest proportion whose mental health needs are not being met.
