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Mental health experiences of children and young people in Portsmouth report

  • Writer: Healthwatch Portsmouth
    Healthwatch Portsmouth
  • Mar 16
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 17

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


A child sitting on the ground with his head down hugging himself
A child sitting on the ground with his head down hugging himself

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:


Useful links for mental health guidance:

After we published our report, Portsmouth City Council updated their mental health guide on their website to help children and young people access the right mental health support at the right time: Mental health services in Portsmouth


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

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