See the Signs.
What schools are seeing and doing
about student mental health
in the digital age.

This report brings together the insights, trends and signals shared by 1,000 schools, along with practical strategies — so more communities can see the signs earlier, respond faster, and ensure every child can thrive in the digital world.

Across all regions, we heard stories of innovation, early intervention, and quiet determination to do better for every student.

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See the Signs

In July 2025, we asked our school partners across the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and New Zealand what they were seeing and doing about the growing challenges of student mental health and digital harms.

Our goal was twofold:

  • To understand these challenges in detail, so we could provide targeted, meaningful support.
  • To create and share experiences, so no school feels isolated in navigating them.
The message was clear: Digital behaviours are now key indicators of student wellbeing. From anxiety and sleep loss to exposure to harmful content, the signs often surface online before they’re visible in the classroom. But schools aren’t standing still.
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What the stats tell us

40% of US school respondents

felt that most parents are disengaged or unaware when it comes to their children's online safety

TikTok & Snapchat

are the top 2 platforms of concern across all four countries

Almost 50% of Australian and New Zealand school respondents

were concerned about students confiding in AI tools

90% of UK school respondents

believe anxiety is increasing as a result of online behaviours

A Qoria Insights Paper for School Leaders, IT Directors, and Pastoral & Safeguarding  Professionals

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Download our paper now to learn...

  • The five-part Framework for Change schools can use to improve student digital wellbeing and mental health.
  • What online harms schools are seeing most often — from gaming and bullying to chatbot attachment and sleep loss.
  • The platforms and technologies posing the most concern and what to look out for.
  • The 4 key student behaviours most associated with escalating mental health issues.

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The 5-Part Framework for Change

What schools can focus on to address online harms & student mental health

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Better
engage parents
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Peer-led student awareness campaigns 
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Build staff capability without overloading them
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Use technology as a
time-saver, not a burden
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Address AI risks proactively
and confidently

Learning tools & downloadables

To support schools in addressing these concerns, we have provided key downloadable tools here for direct access:

Staff slide deck: Top signs & quick wins
 A 3-slide overview resource to use in staff briefings or planning sessions.

Parent–child Q&A guide: Let’s Talk Tech
A school-to-home conversation starter with 10 guided questions and a film suggestion.

Mythbuster cards for staff
10 double-sided cards to challenge digital assumptions and support peer learning.

Staff meeting scenario pack
Six real-world digital wellbeing scenarios for training and team discussion.

10-point tech audit checklist
A strategic self-check for IT, wellbeing, and leadership teams to assess digital readiness.

“3 Checks for AI” student poster
A printable classroom poster to promote safe, reflective AI use across the school.

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