San Antonio Launches Annual Teen Mental Health Survey

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The city of San Antonio has released its fourth annual anonymous teen mental health survey, open to all teens in San Antonio and Bexar County. The survey, led by the Department of Human Services' San Antonio Youth Commission and Project Worth Teen Ambassadors, allows teens to share their experiences so that city leaders can advocate for more resources and support. Past survey results have led to $18 million in pandemic relief funds for teen mental health programs.

Why it matters

Globally, one in seven 10- to 19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, with depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders being the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents. The teen mental health survey gives San Antonio valuable insights to better understand and address the mental health needs of its youth population.

The details

The survey is an anonymous questionnaire that allows teens to open up about their mental health experiences. Past survey results have shown that many teens turn to friends and peers when dealing with issues like substance abuse, and that they feel school is negatively impacting their mental health. The survey results have also led to $18 million in one-time pandemic relief funds to support teen mental health programs in 2022 and 2023.

• The fourth annual teen mental health survey was released in March 2026.
• The survey will be open until April 30, 2026.

What’s next

The survey will remain open until April 30, 2026, and city leaders plan to use the results to continue advocating for more resources and support for teen mental health in San Antonio.