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Schools encouraged to be part of major wellbeing survey for 9-18 year olds

Findings from the [Oxwell Student Survey](https://oxwell.org/) can help local and national authorities better respond to young people’s needs.

Schools and colleges in Oxfordshire and Liverpool are being encouraged to take part over the next three weeks, with participating pupils then asked a range of questions give a snapshot of their lives and mental health and wellbeing.

The survey is run by researchers at the University of Oxford and takes place every two years. It will be open until March 24th, with 4,500 pupils signed up already so far. 

The survey includes questions on young people’s wellbeing, interests and support systems. This year will include new questions on school belonging, access to mental health services, gender, and neurodiversity.

[Read the full story on the Department of Psychiatry website.](https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/schools-encouraged-to-be-part-of-major-wellbeing-survey-for-9-18-year-olds)

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