Young people are often criticized in the media and by public figures for a whole range of ills in society. At the same time, surveys suggest that the UK has the worst well-being amongst young people in the Western World. Could the two be connected?This well-researched study, drawing on young people’s actual experiences, looks at the debates around the nature of well-being, and then explores both practical and spiritual resources in developing and supporting a sense of well-being. It is a vital resource for all those working with young people today.