In Autumn of 2025, AMLÉ conducted its first mental health survey since 2019. The survey also collected data on student gambling and substance use. This was the first time that data on substance use in Irish students has been gathered since during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the first time that data on student gambling has been collected ever in Ireland. The survey was conducted in partnership with Ulster University and with thanks to funding from the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI).
The initial results were launched as part of our national student mental health event in DCU in February. The launch included speakers from PCHEI, Healthy Campus and a statement from the GRAI, and was followed by a panel on mental health stigma run by Shine, the national stigma reduction charity. AMLÉ was delighted to see so many people in attendance at the launch, as it speaks to the importance of gathering data on these areas, and the interest of people across the higher education and mental health sectors in our findings.
Since the launch, AMLÉ have compiled an executive summary document to give a brief overview of the most salient findings. This can be found here.
Of course, the full reports of initial findings of each section can be found here for student gambling, here for substance use, and here for mental health.
Over the coming months we will continue to analyse this data and we will work to make use of the findings in ways that directly impact on students. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all participants who gave of their time, and all those who have shown interest and support in the research and its findings. AMLÉ would like to extend a particular thanks to Dr Elaine Murray in Ulster University for all her input and support during our partnership.
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