What is the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) survey in Yukon?

The HBSC survey is a national initiative that collects data on the health and well-being of students in Grades 6 to 10.

When will the HBSC survey take place in Yukon classrooms?

Yukon classrooms will participate in the survey next week, starting on Monday.

How does Yukon's approach to the HBSC survey stand out nationally?

Yukon's approach emphasizes 'bright spots,' highlighting strengths and protective factors alongside challenges, making it a national model.

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Yukon Students Join National Health Survey

14 Jan

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Summary

Yukon students in Grades 6-10 participate in national health survey.
Survey identifies trends in mental health, bullying, and physical activity.
Yukon's 'bright spots' approach influences national research methods.

Next week, Yukon classrooms will be part of a national survey examining student well-being, including mental health, bullying, and lifestyle habits. The Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children survey, conducted every four years and federally funded, aims to track youth health trends across Canada. Participation is voluntary and anonymous for students in Grades 6 to 10.

This initiative provides crucial insights for resource allocation, especially concerning rising mental health concerns among young people. Past data from 2018 highlighted particular struggles for young women in rural areas. While 2022 data showed improvements in areas like physical activity and life satisfaction for female students, significant challenges persist, particularly regarding life satisfaction disparities between rural and urban girls.

Boys in the Yukon also face unique issues, while the survey now explores the digital landscape's impact on youth. Yukon's proactive approach, emphasizing strengths and protective factors, has led to programs like the Youth Roots grant and has been recognized nationally as a "bright spots" model. Experts emphasize that strong relationships remain the most significant protective factor for young people.