European Teens Face Alarming Mental Health Crisis: ESPAD Study Reveals Shocking Statistics

Published on 5.25.25

  Mental health has become a pressing concern for teenagers across Europe, with alarming rates of poor mental well-being reported in the latest study by the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD). The survey found that nearly two out of five teenagers are struggling with their mental health. This is particularly concerning given the significant increase in counselling sessions provided by Childline in the UK. Girls are disproportionately affected, facing worse mental health than boys across all 37 countries included in the ESPAD study. In contrast, Nordic countries have been found to have better mental health outcomes for teenagers, highlighting a need for targeted support and resources in regions struggling with poor mental health. According to NHS England's Wes Streeting and Bridget Phillipson, there is a need for improved mental health support in schools, with resources being pledged to address this pressing concern.

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