The purpose of this report is to outline the findings from the HEADSTRONG COVID-19 Survey to improve service programming and inform policy for diverse youth across Canada. The data collection period was from April 20, 2020 to June 24, 2020.
The survey provides an overview of how youth from different regions are generally doing during the pandemic. The survey questions were focused on the challenges they faced, the strategies they used for coping, the help-seeking behaviours they engaged in to support their mental health and any positive experiences they had during this period of uncertainty. The survey also examined the communication methods youth used to stay connected with others and to find information on protection against COVID-19.