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Enhanced opportunities to support mental health of young people in 2022
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MENTAL HEALTH
Enhanced opportunities to support mental health of young people in 2022
Wednesday 2 February 2022, 12:30 AM
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Piki has demonstrated it is possible to deliver a complex and innovative mental health service [Image: piki.org.nz]
Every younger generation has their own set of opportunities and challenges, but mental health issues in young people are on the rise in New Zealand. This article outlines the role of primary care in supporting rangatahi as they take on the world
Key points, For young people aged 15–24 today, the world is both terrifying and full of immense opportunity – it is not surprising high rates of mental distress a, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
References
1. Menzies R, Gluckman P, Poulton R. Youth mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand: Greater urgency required. Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures, University of Auckland; 2020. informedfutures.org
2. Murphy SE, Capitão LP, Giles SLC, et al. The knowns and unknowns of SSRI treatment in young people with depression and anxiety: efficacy, predictors, and mechanisms of action. Lancet Psychiatry 2021;8(9):824–35.