Lack of funding obstructs improved youth mental health, says Porirua specialist GP

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Lack of funding obstructs improved youth mental health, says Porirua specialist GP

Zach

Thompson

zthompson@nzdoctor.co.nz

Friday 12 July 2024, 05:19 PM

Man at window, shadows [Photo by Sasha Freemind on Unsplash]

The number of young Kiwis with moderate to high mental distress has nearly doubled since 2016/17 [Image: Sasha Freemind on Unsplash]

Funding is the main obstacle to improving young people’s mental health, according to Porirua specialist GP Cathy Stephenson. Dr Stephenson emphasis, Cathy Stephenson_Vic uni, Porirua specialist GP Cathy Stephenson [Image: Supplied] 

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