
In England, the percentage of 14-year-old girls reporting they feel safe at school dropped from 85% pre-pandemic to 70% in 2023.
Here are key findings from recent academic and public health papers:
"Voices from the edge: Girls' experiences of being at risk of exclusion," BERA Journal . and mental health resources? Studies from a specific country or region? Girls' education - Unicef teen school gril
While girls are generally seen as getting better grades, 68% of all teens feel high pressure to succeed academically. Global Perspectives
"Teen girls ‘engulfed’ in violence and trauma," CDC data via Washington Post . In England, the percentage of 14-year-old girls reporting
Recent research highlights a severe crisis regarding the mental health and safety of teenage school girls, with data indicating record levels of sadness, suicide risk, and violence.
"The State of Girls' Mental Health and Self-Confidence," Education Week . Studies from a specific country or region
Nearly 3 in 5 (57%) teenage girls reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless, the highest level in a decade.

