Sleep has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of adolescents. Irregular sleep patterns and late nights can contribute to tiredness, emotional strain, and difficulties with school life. Our HBSC England data shows many young people are not getting enough. Insights below 👇

Cyberbullying harms children's mental health, increasing anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. As online life becomes ever more central to adolescence, keeping a close eye on these trends matters for the health and wellbeing of young people. Insights from HBSC 2022👇 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

"Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." – Marcel Proust Feeling part of a group, having trusted friendships, and being able to talk to someone can link to better health outcomes. Insights from HBSC England 2022 below 👇

📊While we analyse our most recent school data, we're looking back at HBSC England 2022 & exploring the everyday contexts that shape how young people feel. This week we'll be sharing findings on social connections, online behaviours, and sleep. Watch this space 👇 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Happy World Health Day 2026! For children and young people, their first health interaction may be through their local GP. These first interactions may be crucial in building trust for the future. M, a young person who responded to the findings, couldn’t have put it better. 👇🏻👇🏻 #worldhealthday

Did you know? 🍩 Overall, a quarter (25%) of young people surveyed in 2022 reported eating sweets at least daily. This figure has stayed consistent over time, except for an increase in 11 year-olds. What factors could be behind this shift in younger children? Share your thoughts in the comments.

A huge thank you to all participating schools from all of us at HBSC England! We now have a final total of over 11,000 responses to feed into the national picture of children’s health and wellbeing. 🎉 #adolescenthealth #adolescentwellbeing #education #healthdata #healthresearch #healthcare

Happy International Day of Happiness! ☀️ Great to see further analysis of HBSC data by Gracia et al. The global trend in PSMU is reflected in our last national report. Between 2018 and 2022, we saw the biggest increases in problematic social media use among 11-year-old girls. #WHR2026 #HBSC

Proud to be a team of women driving forward research on young people's health in England. We take inspiration from our different backgrounds and experiences and aspire to represent, support and improve the lives of this generation of young people — happy #IWD2026!

HBSC England February Update: Data collection is nearly complete — just under 10,000 young people aged 11, 13 and 15 have taken part so far, making this the biggest year of HBSC England yet. A huge thank you to every school involved! 🙏 Read more👇

#SaferInternetDay - While social media may offer benefits, the rise in young people's problematic social media use raises concerns about long-term impacts on wellbeing. Our latest findings highlight the need for more digital literacy education & support services promoting healthy online behaviours:

📢 It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 2025 - a time to empower, equip, and amplify the voices of children & young people 💪 Here are some of our latest findings on #adolescent #mentalwellbeing 🧠 Find out more by visiting our website: hbscengland.org #mentalhealthawareness

#Loneliness among young people is a growing concern, with nearly a quarter reporting feelings of loneliness in the past year. The disparity is striking, particularly among girls, where loneliness rises with age. Explore more of our latest findings now: hbscengland.org

🥳 Starting 2025 with our first-ever Bluesky post and reminding you of our bite-sized snapshots & factsheets that offer key insights into the health and wellbeing of school-aged children in England. 📊 Check them out now 👇 hbscengland.org/factsheets/