15 May 2023

Climate change, social media key issues for youth mental health

From Midday Report, 12:46 pm on 15 May 2023

A report has found young people are facing increasing levels of distress, and declining mental health and wellbeing.

Rangatahi told the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission they're worried about an uncertain future, whether financial, social or environmental.

Climate change and the internet pose particularly unique challenges for this generation.

Max Towle speaks with Karen Orsborn, the chief executive of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission / Te Hiringa Mahara.