reports
the ydi 2024 School district reports are now available!
The ydi 2024 provincial report is coming soon. Stay tuned!
School District reports
The links below provide access to reports for participating districts. YDI reports can be used to provide a snapshot of youth health and well-being indices across various domains such as social-emotional development and mental health.
District # | District Name | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
05 | Southeast Kootenay | ||||
06 | Rocky Mountain | ||||
08 | Kootenay Lake | ||||
10 | Arrow Lakes | * | |||
19 | Revelstoke | ||||
20 | Kootenay-Columbia | ||||
22 | Vernon | ||||
23 | Central Okanagan | ||||
33 | Chilliwack | ||||
34 | Abbotsford | ||||
38 | Richmond | ||||
39 | Vancouver | ||||
40 | New Westminister | ||||
41 | Burnaby | ||||
42 | Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows | ||||
43 | Coquitlam | ||||
44 | North Vancouver | ||||
45 | West Vancouver | ||||
46 | Sunshine Coast | ||||
47 | Powell River | ||||
48 | Sea to Sky | ||||
49 | Central Coast | * | * | * | |
50 | Haida Gwaii | ||||
51 | Boundary | ||||
53 | Okanagan Similkameen | ||||
54 | Bulkley Valley | ||||
59 | Peace River South | ||||
60 | Peace River North | ||||
61 | Greater Victoria | ||||
64 | Gulf Islands | ||||
67 | Okanagan-Skaha | ||||
68 | Nanaimo-Ladysmith | ||||
69 | Qualicum | ||||
70 | Pacific Rim | ||||
71 | Comox Valley | ||||
81 | Fort Nelson | ||||
82 | Coast Mountains | ||||
83 | North Okanagan-Shuswap | ||||
92 | Nisga'a | * |
* School district participated in the YDI; however, the report is not publicly available due to the sample size
YDI 2023 provincial report
The Provincial Report consolidates results from the Youth Development Instrument (YDI). In 2023, we heard from 14,596 young people in 28 school districts and 28 independent schools across BC about what matters for their health and well-being.
Although the report shows some concerning results about youth mental health, it also sheds light on what is important to support young people to thrive. Daniel Chen, a member of the YDI Youth Advisory Council (YAC), reminds us the importance of a positive approach to health and well-being: “I had never suspected myself of mental illness, but after becoming a part of YAC and attending the summer research institute retreat, I realized that: no, it’s not about ‘not being ill,’ it’s about making sure youth are in the healthiest state possible, and I did not realize how fulfilled and productive I could feel until after the retreat.”
Aligning with this well-being promotion approach, the YDI Provincial Report includes findings about sleep, physical activity, positive relationships, and other factors that have been linked to young people thriving.
“This report is an opportunity to hear from young people about how we can work together across sectors like health and education and with youth directly to create environments in which young people can flourish,” says Dr. Hasina Samji, an Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University. “Whether it is more access to time outdoors or finding ways to bolster community belonging, there are a lot of concrete ways in which we can support youth mental health and well-being.”
The report also highlights youth’s perspectives about the world – including local and global concerns. “As a 21st-century teen, I am aware that many of the issues faced by today’s youth have no precedent in history. Cyberbullying, climate change, and a rapidly growing rate of mental health issues in teens (to name a few) are things that are new to humanity as a whole, and my generation must bear the brunt of the repercussions” notes Ben Tarling, another YAC Ambassador. Ben goes on to say, “That’s why I believe it is doubly important that young voices be heard, and, even more importantly, be listened to. The Youth Development [Instrument] has done an amazing job of making this happen, and gives me hope for a bright future.”
Summing up the importance of this work, Ben and Daniel’s YAC peer, Trinity Bell, highlights that “understanding trends in youth well-being is the first step to creating a world where everyone’s needs are accommodated. It’s important to get this information right from the source, both to accurately represent it and to empower those voices.”
The report is an opportunity to learn from young people about the work that can be done collaboratively across the province to move the needle on youth’s well-being. Check it out.
YDI Pilot Phase - Global report
For the 2020-2021 Pilot Phase of the YDI, we have developed a general report to share global findings across all the health and well-being indices include on the YDI.