Youth Suicide
Misleading figures on New Zealand youth suicide rates
A global report ranking New Zealand as the worst for youth suicide rates grabbed headlines. But two researchers say the numbers are wrong. Audio
What's driving the deterioration in youth mental health?
Why is the mental health of our young people deteriorating, and what can be done about it? Ministry of Health figures show a growing number of our 15 to 24-year-olds are struggling with their mental… Audio
Should hypnosis be used to convict criminals?
US law enforcement has been using 'forensic hypnosis' for decades to help solve crimes and also send people to death row, despite claims that it is nothing more than junk science. Dr. David Spiegel… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Cathryn Monro on positive learning environments
Three Minutes Max on Sunday mornings, interesting opinions from New Zealanders. Sculptor Cathryn Monro is also an educator, author, and the mother of two teens. She advises on leadership development.
…Girl relentlessly bullied before death
A 15-year-old girl who took her own life was the victim of relentless and "vicious" cyber-bullying in the lead up to her death, a coroner has found.
Top scientist urges govt action on youth suicide
The Prime Minister's chief science adviser has asked the government to do more to ensure kids can cope with stress in order to reduce the youth suicide rate.
From life's hard knocks - issues facing region's ethnic youth
Issues like unemployment, depression and high rates of youth suicide face ethnic youth in our regions. Youth also face barriers when trying to access social services. But now these youth are finding… Audio, Gallery
From life's hard knocks - issues facing region's ethnic youth
Issues like unemployment, depression and high rates of youth suicide face ethnic youth in our regions. Youth also face barriers when trying to access social services. But now these youth are finding…
AudioAction wanted over high Māori youth suicide rates
A leading psychiatrist is questioning whether more attention would be paid to suicide by young men if the rate was higher for non-Māori than it is for Māori.
