51% of Ukrainian youth occasionally feel overwhelming anxiety – survey

Ukrainian youth rated their level of anxiety on a five-point scale, with one being no anxiety and five being constant anxiety in the past weeks in a new UNICEF survey.

Rubryka reports, referring to U-Report, that 51% of the respondents said that they occasionally or rarely felt overwhelming anxiety. 21% said that they very often felt strong anxiety in recent weeks, and 18% feel well and are not under psychological pressure.

Young people also rated how often they felt indifferent to things they normally enjoyed. 29% reported that they occasionally felt indifferent, while 11% said they always felt that way in the past weeks.

When asked, "Who would young people feel comfortable talking to about stress and fatigue?" 50% of respondents answered that they confide in close friends. The same number of respondents would like to talk about their condition with a psychologist or consultant; 30% mentioned relatives.

At the same time, 55% of respondents reported never seeking professional help, 32% turned to psychologists but rarely, and 11% of respondents sought aid often or constantly.

50% of respondents look for answers to questions about well-being and mental health online on relevant websites and social media. 15% use free psychological support programs. 9% listen to the advice of bloggers on the topic. 38% admitted that they do not use any resources.