Mental health and bullying are among the top concerns in the country during the back-to-school period, according to a new survey.

Liaison Strategies polled 1,000 Canadians, with a few strong opinions shared by the majority.

Most respondents — 76 per cent — are concerned about mental health. Another 71 per cent are concerned about bullying. Seventy-four per cent noted concern about funding shortages in public schools.

But one opinion stands above the rest, according to those polled: a “near-consensus” — 81 per cent — support the idea of a cellphone ban during the school day.

“They want fewer distractions in the classroom,” said David Valentin, principal at Liaison Strategies.

Support for a ban is high across the country, though highest in Quebec — 84 per cent — and among Canadians olde

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