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Social Anxiety

October 3, 2025

462

RESPONDERS

93%

RESPONSE RATE

13%

60

81%

368

6%

29

Mental Health

TOTAL RESPONDERS

1

How comfortable do you usually feel in social situations (like group settings, public speaking, or meeting new people)?

462 responded out of 498 polled

2

Does social anxiety ever get in the way of your school, work, or daily life?

459 responded out of 467 polled

3

What’s helped you the most when dealing with social stress or anxiety?

444 responded out of 460 polled

4

Do you feel that the right supports for young people with social anxiety are available, and accessible in places like school, community, or online?

440 responded out of 448 polled

5

If you wanted help with social anxiety, what would make it hardest to reach out?

431 responded out of 441 polled

6

How confident do you feel in supporting a friend who’s struggling with social anxiety?

426 responded out of 433 polled

7

What’s one way adults (like teachers, parents or leaders) could better support young people with social anxiety?

382 responded out of 428 polled

8

What’s one thing adults or decision-makers don’t always understand about social anxiety in youth?

365 responded out of 383 polled

9

What’s one thing that makes you feel more connected or confident around others?

358 responded out of 366 polled

U-Report poll reveals nine in ten Canadian youth say finding a job today is difficult.

See by the numbers how we are engaging youth voices for positive social change.

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