Kian Mirzaie, 16, says ‘it’s the right thing to do backed by the right data’ because the overuse of phones and social media threatens student well-being and contributes to bullying
New results from a 2022 survey show that over four years, fewer students are thriving and more students have a low level of well-being at the Waterloo Region District School
Waterloo region's Children and Youth Planning Table has released the results of their third youth impact survey, which shows how young people feel about their community, relationships and mental health.
The survey did do a deeper dive into some areas regarding mental health and 38 per cent of respondents said they were feeling sad or hopeless over the previous year.
Young people in Waterloo region are being asked to share their thoughts and feelings about themselves and this community. Kian Mirzaei, Haniya Nazir and Julnar Aizouki talk about their own experiences in Waterloo region and why they want their peers to take part in the Children and Youth Planning Table survey.