Thursday, April 5, 2012

Prime Minister launches Youth Mental Health Project

Mental health is a big issue for teenagers. Around one in five young people will experience some form of mental health problem during this crucial time in their lives. This week Prime Minister John Key announced a well-balanced package of initiatives to ensure young people with mental health problems receive better, faster, and more modern help. This package covers four different areas – in schools, online, in families and communities, and in the health system.

For more information, visit:
http://www.national.org.nz/Article.aspx?articleId=38248
http://national.org.nz/youth/YouthMentalHealthproject_FAQs_Nat.pdf

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