Youth in rural townships including Wellesley, Wilmot, North Dumfries and Woolwhich are reporting a greater sense of belonging, wellbeing and connection to environment than some of their urban counterparts.
Regional survey exploring mental health and wellbeing of youth
Hundreds of youth in Waterloo region are getting the opportunity to talk about their mental health and wellbeing through a local survey.
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Posted: May 25, 2021 6:05 AM ET | Last Updated: May 25
A photo of youth in February 2020 helping to co-design the Youth Impact Survey. (Submitted by Alison Pearson)
Hundreds of youth in Waterloo region are getting the opportunity to talk about their mental health and wellbeing through a local survey.
The region s Youth Impact Survey helps collect data to inform decisions about programs, services and supports available to youth in the community.
UNICEF Canada, the Canadian Index of Wellbeing, the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Medavie Health Foundation are partnering with four communities to launch the Community Child and Youth Well-being Survey to get a snapshot of the lives of young people.