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New Reports Highlight Urgent Youth Mental Health Crisis

11/3/2025

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Koi Tu Centre for Informed Futures released two reports on New Zealand's youth mental health crisis, linking systemic pressures to anxiety.
The first report uses insights from 176 young people, identifying economy-related anxiety and inequality as key concerns.
The second report outlines six actionable areas, including improving school environments and expanding mental health services.
Both reports advocate long-term, coordinated efforts among government, schools, and communities to support youth mental health.

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Story summary

Koi Tu Centre for Informed Futures released two reports on New Zealand's youth mental health crisis, linking systemic pressures to anxiety.
The first report uses insights from 176 young people, identifying economy-related anxiety and inequality as key concerns.
The second report outlines six actionable areas, including improving school environments and expanding mental health services.
Both reports advocate long-term, coordinated efforts among government, schools, and communities to support youth mental health.