Information for teenagers and young adults (project EARLY)
More and more young people feel mentally stressed. Between 2017 and 2022, the proportion of young women with moderate to high levels of psychological stress rose from 19% to 29%; among young men from 9.6% to 16.4%. But what are the reasons for this increase? And what helps young people to stay mentally healthy?
The international research project EARLY is looking for precisely these answers. In 14 countries, including Switzerland, the factors that influence young people's mental well-being are being investigated. To achieve this, 15 to 24-year-olds are being surveyed online. The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is responsible for the online survey in Switzerland.
Data collection is finalized and first results will be shared early 2027.
More information about the EARLY project
If you have any questions about the study or would like to find out more, you are welcome to contact the EARLY team:
Resources for when help is needed
If you currently need help or would like to talk about your mental health, you can find support services for teenagers and young adults in Switzerland here.