WYN Youth Wellness Survey March 2025

  • Wheatland Youth Network (WYN) Youth Wellness Survey

    March 2025

  • WYN is seeking feedback from young people ages 14 - 25 in Strathmore & Wheatland County on what support and services would be meaningful for youth wellness.

  • Please indicate how you express your gender*
  • What is your place of residence?*

  • Let's Talk about Mental Health
    Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being, which means it affects how we think, feel and act. -Mental Health Literacy (https://mentalhealthliteracy.org/what-is-mental-health/)

  • How frequently do feelings of worry & stress impact you?
  • How frequently do feelings of sadness impact you?
  • How frequently do feelings of anger impact you?
  • How frequently do feelings of grief / loss impact you?
  • How frequently does a lack of confidence impact you?
  • How would you rate your sense of belonging in your community?
  • How would you describe your relationship with food?

  • Let's talk about Physical Health!
    Physical Health describes the condition of your body. This includes whether you have an illness, injury or a health condition. -NHS Manchester University (https://mft.nhs.uk/rmch/services/camhs/young-people/physical-health/)

  • How helpful would it be to receive support with taking care of your physical health (eating well, exercise, access to recreational centres/gyms, etc.)?
  • Do you have a family doctor or nurse practitioner in any of the following areas?

  • Please rank how helpful the following supports would be with your physical health:

  • How helpful would it be to have access to a walk-in clinic?
  • How helpful would it be to have access to Cultural Health and Wellness to support your health  (i.e. Indigenous Wellness, Holistic approach-physical, mental, emotional, spiritual & social)?

  • Let's Talk about Substance Use
    Substance use refers to the use of any substance that is ingested/consumed and changes how the mind or body works. Commonly referred to as drugs, they are defined as something taken into the body via ingestion, inhalation, absorption or injection. -Mental Health Literacy

    (https://mentalhealthliteracy.org/understanding-substance-use/#1657219979005-ae397d89-07f7)

  • Do you or someone you know use any of the following substances?
  • Do you or someone you know misuse or struggle with any of the following substances? Click all that apply.
  • Do you or someone you know misuse or struggle with any of the above substances and would benefit from accessing help?

  • Please rank how helpful the following supports would be related to substance use:

  • How helpful would it be to have access to an Addictions Counselor?
  • How helpful would it be to have access to smoking cessation tools (support with quitting smoking/vaping)?
  • How helpful would it be to have more education on the impacts of using substances and your development/health?

  • Let's Talk about Cultural Supports
    Cultural supports are services and assistance that are tailored to the cultural values, beliefs and lifestyle of individuals or groups -Moriah Behavioral Health (https://www.moriahbehavioralhealth.com/cultural-support-in-youth-recovery/)

  • Please select the top 3 supports you would like to access:

  • 'Healthy Relationships Definition: In a healthy relationship, you should always feel safe, respected, valued, supported, and encouraged. You should be able to make your own choices, without being afraid, manipulated, controlled, or forced to do something.

    Healthy relationships aren’t just romantic, either. They can be with friends, family, acquaintances, coaches or teachers, too. - Government of Canada

    https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/campaigns/gender-based-violence-its-not-just/safe-dates-and-healthy-relationships.html' 

  • Please select the top 3 healthy relationship topics you would like to build more awareness around:
  • Would you access Peer Support if it was available to you? (Peer Support is emotional and practical support between people who share a common experience, such as a mental health challenge or substance use health challenge. A peer supporter has lived through that similar experience, and is trained to support others.)
  • Who or what do you turn to to learn about relationships? Please select your top 3 choices:

  • Let's talk about Social Services
    Social Services are resources that help connect people who are in need of support. In this survey we will explore: Basic Needs & Life Skills

    Basic needs are defined as the elements necessary for an individual to survive including food, shelter, and clothing. -Columbia University Centre for Student Success and Intervention
    (https://cssi.columbia.edu/content/basic-needs)

  • Do you or someone you know NOT have stable housing? i.e. couch surfing, asked to leave family home, staying at a friend's house, etc.
  • Do you or someone you know have concerns with having enough food?

  • Please rank how helpful receiving support would be for the basic needs topics.

  • How helpful would it be to receive support in gaining employment (develop resume & cover letter, interviewing skills, job searching, etc.)?
  • How helpful would it be to receive support in getting valid ID?
  • How helpful would it be to receive support in accessing financial supports?

  • Life skills can be defined as abilities that enable humans to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of life. -Berkeley Wellbeing Institute (https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/life-skills.html)

  • Please select your top 5 life skills that you would be looking to receive support with:
  • From the topics explored in this survey: Mental Health, Physical Health, Substance Use, Cultural Services and Social Services, is there anything that would stop you from accessing support for these topics? Please select your top 3 choices:
  • Where would you like to access the services for the topics we have explored? Please select your top 2 choices:
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