Youth Wellness Survey 2026

Lucha Lunako is a youth development organisation interested in the lived experience of the youth of South Africa. We want to understand the needs of young people regarding their general wellness as well as their mental health so we can provide interventions that are relevant and meaningful. Please complete this survey for us, it is anonymous and will only take 5 minutes.

1. How would you describe your personality when it comes to engaging with others: *This question is required.

2. How would you describe how you spend your free time ? *This question is required.

3. How would you rate your physical health in terms of fitness and physical activitiy? *This question is required.

1. Very Low	2. Low	3. OK	4. High	5. Very High
1. Very Low	2. Low	3. OK	4. High	5. Very High

4. What are the kinds of physical activities that you participate in a few times a week ? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

5. How would you describe your food choices in an average day ? *This question is required.

1. Very Unhealthy	2. Unhealthy	3. OK	4. Healthy	5. Very Healthy
1. Very Unhealthy	2. Unhealthy	3. OK	4. Healthy	5. Very Healthy

6. When you consider your food choices, what is the item you consume most in an average day ? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

7. How would you rate your mental health over the last 6 months ? *This question is required.

1. Very Low	2. Low	3. OK	4. High	5. Very High
1. Very Low	2. Low	3. OK	4. High	5. Very High

8. What would you say has been your most consistent feeling over the last 3-6 months?
(select up to 4 that apply) *This question is required.

feeling energetic - upbeat, motivated, focused, achieving
feeling good - living life and feeling supported
feeling neutral - things are generally okay, I am functional and getting by
feeling lonely - isolated, disconnected from people, minimal support
feeling low - very little energy, motivation or interest
feeling anxious, worried or concerned about others (in my family and community)
feeling anxious, worried or concerned (about myself and my wellbeing)
feeling stressed - high intensity, mind is racing and body feels overwhelmed

9. What are some of the things that contribute to feeling this way ?
(select your top 4) *This question is required.

10. Where do you currently access support from? (select up to 3 that best describes your
experience) *This question is required.

I reach out to my partner, family or friends
I have a mentor or coach who supports me
I have people in my community that help me eg. at church, sports club etc
A professional social worker, psychologist or other specialist
I engage with social media or apps on the topics and get support
I do not go looking for support as I manage things well by myself
I do not have anyone who I trust to support me

11. Select the answer that best reflects what you know about mental health support: *This question is required.

1. I don't know anything at all about how and where to get support	2. I don’t know enough about how and where to get support	3. I feel like I have some idea about how and where to get support	4. I feel mostly aware of how and where to get support	5. I feel very confident and aware of how and where to access mental health support
1. I don't know anything at all about how and where to get support	2. I don’t know enough about how and where to get support	3. I feel like I have some idea about how and where to get support	4. I feel mostly aware of how and where to get support	5. I feel very confident and aware of how and where to access mental health support

12. Which topics are you most interested in learning about ? (select up to 5) *This question is required.

13. If wellness support was available to you, which service offering and format would you prefer to attend: (select up to 5) *This question is required.

14. What do you think stops young people from accessing wellness support? (select up to 3) *This question is required.

Stigma and the fear of judgement by broader society
Lack of information - not knowing where to go, what to ask or whom to speak to
It is unsafe to seek the support I need
Lack of transport and other mobility challenges
Not enough time
Not enough money/tools/resources to access necessary support
Family and friends do not have capacity/interest/desire to help
Young people don’t need it
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

15. Which statement best describes you at this time? (select one) *This question is required.

1. I am in crisis and need urgent intervention	2. I am overwhelmed and need more support, tools and resources to cope	3. I am not sure but open to new ideas	4. I am ok, but facing some challenges, and would benefit from mentorship and learning coping skills	5. I am coping really well, and would like to share my coping skills with others
1. I am in crisis and need urgent intervention	2. I am overwhelmed and need more support, tools and resources to cope	3. I am not sure but open to new ideas	4. I am ok, but facing some challenges, and would benefit from mentorship and learning coping skills	5. I am coping really well, and would like to share my coping skills with others

16. What do you think would improve your day to day mental health and wellness experience
within the next 6 months? *This question is required.

17. If you could be part of designing a mental health and wellness event for the youth, what
would you like the focus to be and why? *This question is required.

18. How did you come across this wellness survey ? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

20. Please provide your email address so that we can send you relevant information: This question requires a valid email address.

21. How old are you ? *This question is required.

22. How would you describe your gender ? *This question is required.

24. Please provide your cellphone number so that we can contact you if you are the lucky draw winner! *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

If you feel you need immediate wellness support, we’ve made our referral network available to help connect you with the right support.