UNICEF report reveals Canadian youth struggles and suicide risks
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9:20 pm
A recent UNICEF study has spotlighted serious challenges facing Canadian youth, highlighting issues from persistent bullying and social isolation to alarming suicide rates. The findings suggest that support systems are lacking for the younger generation, prompting calls for urgent review and action before the distressing trends worsen.
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish.
A global UNICEF study suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy. Its recent Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in five are lonely and one in four struggle to make friends. “The report presents a mixed picture. Over the past 25 years, there have been notable…
UNICEF’s 19th Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in five are lonely and one in four struggle to make friends
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish.
UNICEF report card says Canada is "barely getting a passing grade" compared to other wealthy countries.
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