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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Is all screen time equal? A new analysis of HBSC data from 2022 suggests that it is not. Head over to our LinkedIn post to read the full communication -> lnkd.in/p/eb7GukS2 #AdolescentHealth #Wellbeing #HBSC #SocialMediaUse #DigitalWellbeing

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New insights on adolescent social media use and online communication in England from the HBSC 2022 dataset reveal: While Problematic Social Media Use (PSMU)* is often associated with negative health behaviours in adolescents, high frequency of online communications with friends, peers and acquaintances (FEMC)* have less negative associations with these behaviours and in some cases indicate higher engagement with positive health behaviours. Follow the link to our LinkedIn page for the full post!

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The HBSC team are now in the middle of analysis and building the narrative of the England national report. We can’t wait to share what we are learning, watch this space! #HBSC #Healthdata #Healthresearch #Healthcare #YoungPeople #Wellbeing

A timeline showing different stages of a project, stating:" Sept'25 - Mar '26: Recruitment for schools started in September, in total 81 schools ran sessions and completed their data collection by MarchJan - Mar '26: Cleaning data and primary analysis for participating schools was completedMar - Sept '26: Analysis for the HBSC England national report has now commenced, the team are carefully ticking off each variableSept'26 onwards: Stakeholder and youth engagement activities - Working towards publication and disseminationJan '27 onwards: Publication and dissemination - updates on publication dates and events to come"

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

💡Brilliant to see HBSC data used alongside other international datasets in the just published OECD Statistics policy paper on adolescent social and emotional wellbeing. ‼️This international comparison is incredibly useful for us at a time when we are analysing data for the latest national report!

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Did you know? 📈 We have recorded a consistent rise in young people who report feeling ‘a lot’ of pressure because of schoolwork. In 2022, 32% of students reported this feeling, with 15 year-old girls being the most affected. #AdolescentMentalHealth #Healthresearch #School #YoungPeople #Wellbeing

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

40 countries in one room with a shared purpose – ensuring the research behind the health and wellbeing of young people is at the centre of decision-making! A big thank you from the team at HBSC England to the Czech team at Palacký University in Olomouc and the International Coordinating Centre 🌞

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Sleep has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of adolescents. Irregular sleep patterns and late nights can contribute to tiredness, emotional strain, and difficulties with school life. Our HBSC England data shows many young people are not getting enough. Insights below 👇

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Cyberbullying harms children's mental health, increasing anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. As online life becomes ever more central to adolescence, keeping a close eye on these trends matters for the health and wellbeing of young people. Insights from HBSC 2022👇 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

"Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." – Marcel Proust Feeling part of a group, having trusted friendships, and being able to talk to someone can link to better health outcomes. Insights from HBSC England 2022 below 👇

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

📊While we analyse our most recent school data, we're looking back at HBSC England 2022 & exploring the everyday contexts that shape how young people feel. This week we'll be sharing findings on social connections, online behaviours, and sleep. Watch this space 👇 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Happy World Health Day 2026! For children and young people, their first health interaction may be through their local GP. These first interactions may be crucial in building trust for the future. M, a young person who responded to the findings, couldn’t have put it better. 👇🏻👇🏻 #worldhealthday

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Did you know? 🍩 Overall, a quarter (25%) of young people surveyed in 2022 reported eating sweets at least daily. This figure has stayed consistent over time, except for an increase in 11 year-olds. What factors could be behind this shift in younger children? Share your thoughts in the comments.

A square graphic with a background image on 4 macarons/sweets. One out of the four macarons is in colour and the other 3 are in greyscale to differentiate them. Overlay text reads "25% of young people surveyed reported eating sweets daily".

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

A huge thank you to all participating schools from all of us at HBSC England! We now have a final total of over 11,000 responses to feed into the national picture of children’s health and wellbeing. 🎉 #adolescenthealth #adolescentwellbeing #education #healthdata #healthresearch #healthcare

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Happy International Day of Happiness! ☀️ Great to see further analysis of HBSC data by Gracia et al. The global trend in PSMU is reflected in our last national report. Between 2018 and 2022, we saw the biggest increases in problematic social media use among 11-year-old girls. #WHR2026 #HBSC

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Proud to be a team of women driving forward research on young people's health in England. We take inspiration from our different backgrounds and experiences and aspire to represent, support and improve the lives of this generation of young people — happy #IWD2026!

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

HBSC England February Update: Data collection is nearly complete — just under 10,000 young people aged 11, 13 and 15 have taken part so far, making this the biggest year of HBSC England yet. A huge thank you to every school involved! 🙏 Read more👇

A timeline of current HBSC activity, visualised in differing icons and colours. The text reads: Sept 25 - Mar 26: Recruitment for schools started in September, in total 78 schools ran sessions and completed their data collection by January, with 3 to complete by March. Jan-Mar 26: Cleaning data and primary analysis for individual participating schools has begun with the new year and continues to progress smoothly. Mar-Sept 26: Analysis for the HBSC England national report, alongside complimentary papers and factsheets is to start in March. Sept 26 onwards: Publishing and dissemination – updates on publication dates and events to come. Sept 26 onwards: Phase 2 - 2027 wave commences

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

#SaferInternetDay - While social media may offer benefits, the rise in young people's problematic social media use raises concerns about long-term impacts on wellbeing. Our latest findings highlight the need for more digital literacy education & support services promoting healthy online behaviours:

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

📢 It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 2025 - a time to empower, equip, and amplify the voices of children & young people 💪 Here are some of our latest findings on #adolescent #mentalwellbeing 🧠 Find out more by visiting our website: hbscengland.org #mentalhealthawareness

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

#Loneliness among young people is a growing concern, with nearly a quarter reporting feelings of loneliness in the past year. The disparity is striking, particularly among girls, where loneliness rises with age. Explore more of our latest findings now: hbscengland.org

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HBSC England @hbscengland.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

🥳 Starting 2025 with our first-ever Bluesky post and reminding you of our bite-sized snapshots & factsheets that offer key insights into the health and wellbeing of school-aged children in England. 📊 Check them out now 👇 hbscengland.org/factsheets/

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