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NZ's mental health crisis for children
Episode 106

NZ's mental health crisis for children

McBlog by Bob McCoskrie

August 30, 20226m 9s

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Show Notes

In 2020, UNICEF ranked New Zealand last of 38 developed countries in child mental well-being. And when you look at the data, it’s pretty depressing reading. NZ has the worst youth suicide, self-harm and bullying statistics. Mental disorders have risen significantly, as has consumption of antidepressants and anti-psychotics. These increases are above what is occurring in the general population. We’ve just released a report on it.