In the wake of an Australian Senate inquiry into an alarming rise of “school refusal” among Australian students, recommendations for improved mental health provisions and adaptable schooling methods have been proposed. The inquiry highlights a surge in absenteeism, which the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated. Disturbingly, nearly half of all students are reported to have missed Read more
Mental health campaigner Mike King is offering mental health tips for parents and has questions for every one of us. The former comedian offered his advice when he joined host Simon Bridges on Stuff’s Generally Famous podcast. He also spoke of his own battle with addiction, transition from stand-up, and cancel culture. During the podcast, Read more
A global report investigating the mental health of children and teenagers is calling for urgent funding to help children, and New Zealand is not immune. The UN’s child protection agency is warning the pandemic will be the latest challenge piled onto an issue that health services are already struggling to match. The report, which Unicef Read more