In a study encompassing almost 12,000 students in 15 different countries to assess their mental health, it was observed that 62% of UK students had encountered daily episodes of anxiety. This percentage ranked fourth globally, following the United States, Brazil, and Australia.

According to “The Global Student Survey in the Age of AI,” conducted by education company Chegg.org, less than half (49%) of UK students express feelings of optimism, which is the lowest percentage among the surveyed countries. Around two-thirds of UK students (66%) report inadequate sleep, and more than half (56%) indicate experiencing academic burnout. Additionally, 43% of UK students state they have difficulty meeting people or making friends, ranking fourth globally after Australia, the United States, and South Africa.

These findings are based on an in-depth opinion poll involving over 11,816 undergraduate students aged 18-21 years, including 1,000 students from the UK.

Heather Hatlo Porter, the head of Chegg.org, remarked, “Our survey reveals that students worldwide are dealing with stress, sleep deprivation, and social challenges. There is a critical need for robust mental health support to empower learners to maximize their educational experience...


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