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The Caribbean Community (Caricom) and UNICEF Office for the Eastern Caribbean Area, together with other key stakeholders, recently published the Caribbean Child and Youth Mental Health Research Study Report which provides insights into the mental well-being of children and young people, along with the support systems that are in place. A 50-question online survey captured the information, and the survey was informed by widely used mental health measurements for anxiety, depression, well-being, and accessing support. The survey was advertised and distributed to children and young people across the Caribbean in 2024 and the main purpose was to further understand the issues related to the mental health and well-being of children and young people, to develop solutions. A total of 1,500 children and young people from 17 countries and territories responded, most of whom were between 15 and 30 years old (females — 72%; males – 26%; and other, 2%).
