Mental health experiences of children and young people in Portsmouth report

In this report, we captured detailed feedback from 1,534 children and young people (CYP) and 125 parents and carers in Portsmouth.

Our study highlights experiences, preferences, and insights into local service improvements. Local feedback echoes national and local data, confirming escalating levels of anxiety, depression and eating disorders in school aged children and young adults.

We have summarised data that helps answer the following questions:

1. What factors impact mental wellbeing in CYP in Portsmouth?

2. Where do CYP in Portsmouth prefer to seek support?

3. What indicators or factors would encourage or improve service take-up and engagement with services by CYP?

Read the full report here:

Healthwatch Portsmouth has temporarily removed the document from this website until factual inaccuracies and omissions of reporting, that have been brought to our attention have been corrected. We will upload an updated report early in 2026.

For enquiries about the report please contact us by email:  info@healthwatchportsmouth.co.uk   or phone: 023 9354 1510