Minnesota student survey shows improved mental health, safety

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The 2025 Minnesota Student Survey reveals significant improvements in student wellbeing, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham noted positive trends in mental health, with fewer 11th graders considering suicide than in over a decade. "Though students continue to struggle with mental health, the current survey shows some positive trends and reversals toward improved wellbeing and healthier behaviors that are encouraging to see," Cunningham said. Minnesota Commissioner of Education Willie Jett emphasized the survey's role in shaping educational strategies. "This survey shows that focused efforts by schools and educators, supported by state investments, have increased a sense of bel