WHO Study Reveals Rising School Stress Among European Teenagers

A new report highlights increased academic pressure and declining family support, particularly affecting older girls.

The WHO study surveyed nearly 280,000 adolescents across 44 countries in 2022, uncovering significant stress due to school demands.
62% of 15-year-old girls and 43% of boys reported feeling pressured by school, a notable increase from 2018 figures.
Only 67% of adolescents reported receiving strong family support, down from 73% in the previous survey.
The study emphasizes the need for coordinated actions to address social determinants of health and support youth, especially girls.
German students experience less school pressure compared to international peers, but family support is around the global average.