Media Initiated Stories

Mental health, especially youth mental health, is a big issue in New Zealand and one the media covers often. This section contains a range of stories and comment that have appeared in the media about this issue in recent times.

20 Records found, displaying 11 to 20.

Stuff, Demand for youth mental health services at crisis point.

April 23, 2021

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/124833530/demand-for-youth-mental-health-services-at-crisis-point

NZ Herald, Covid-19 coronavirus one year on.

March 23, 2021

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-coronavirus-one-year-on-from-new-zealands-unprecedented-move-into-full-lockdown/LMCXYZXAHXSP44IGBWN6P24HKQ/

Stuff, Waiting lists 'through the roof' for Canterbury teens needing mental health help.

October 10, 2020

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/122995290/waiting-lists-through-the-roof-for-canterbury-teens-needing-mental-health-help

The AM Show, TV3 - Counsellors call for more funding as demand spikes during COVID-19 pandemic.

August 20, 2020

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/08/counsellors-call-for-more-funding-as-demand-spikes-during-covid-19-pandemic.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Stuff - The myth and Curse of Female Perfection

August 16, 2020

https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/300066834/the-myth-and-the-curse-of-female-perfection

TV One News - Funding announcement for counselling for primary and intermediate schools.

July 31, 2020

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/primary-students-access-counselling-through-school-first-time

Stuff, Lack or routine can lead to aggression

March 30, 2020

https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/120657176/lack-of-routine-and-control-can-lead-to-aggression-counsellor-says