You may be unaware of the fact that recently the British Youth Council carried out a survey which shed light on the issues most important to young people in the UK with their health and wellbeing being named the top concern. The youth questionnaire, which elicited responses from over 500 thousand 11 to 18-year-old people, provides a compelling view of the challenges that mean something for youth.

Elevating Mental Health

The poll result of 85,976 votes indicated that in Young People it was health and wellbeing which was the greatest concern. This point lends to a growing realization that the mental health is a key element of the wellness. With respect to the youth's search for assistance as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic and its significant effect on mental health, it is obvious that young people are looking for more support and resources to make their way through the struggles.

Addressing Crime and Safety

With 78. 893 votes,  crime and safety made it to the list top,  coming right after. By emphasizing safety concerns being among the key factors in shaping youth everyday existence, this demonstrates the high significance of efficient measures that will keep youth secure and healthy.

The challenges of Education and Job Production

According to the poll, young people expressed concerns for the sectors of education, employment and the economy, issues like inequality in education and the issue of financing weighed heavily on their minds. During this time of fluidity, numerous young people are torn between the uneasiness of knowing the future brings either hopes or fear.

Political Engagement: Plug-In

Even though young people do articulate their concerns and needs through their persistence and efforts, they feel nothing changes and end up being alienated from the political process. The good quality of low participation rate of younger voters in the last election denotes a deeper alienation and discontentment with traditional parties and other political institutions.

Empowering Youth Voices

In the light of these urgent finding youth contributors must be allowed to be magnified and make their opinions heard and considered by policymakers. Such efforts that enhance youth participation, even lowering the voting age when relevant, and creating opportunities for youth advocacy, can be invaluable in this moment.

Moving Forward

Next up, let us have a glimmer of hope from the survey findings and us will be taking upon us noble and meaningful actions to be led by young people's health, wellness, and ambitions. Through the establishment of an environment of inclusivity, collaboration and responsiveness, we can achieve the goal of creating a society in which the youth of our society see themselves to be valued, supported, and empowered and hence can thrive.

In short, the survey speaks from the young people as the loudest reminder for policy makers to consider their needs and views as the least serve people in the dialogue on social discourse. Through bringing together all of the voices, we can combat injustice and make a more tolerant and fair world.