Alcohol abuse among young people decreasing

The rate of binge drinking amongst 15-24-year-olds decreased from 58% in 2015 to 31% in 2021

The rate of binge drinking amongst 15-24 year olds has halved in the last six years, but the percentage with probable mental health problems has doubled during the same time period.

The percentage of 11-17 year olds who reported being bullied in school increased from 24% in 2010 to 31% by 2018, while at the same time the percentage engaging in optimum physical activity decreased from 24% to 22%.