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Wellbeing | Education | Youth mental health
Healthy people are the building blocks of healthy societies. How can we support our children to develop and thrive? How do we educate people to live in a rapidly changing society? How do we support our young people with their mental health?


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31.10.2025  
No quick fixes: dual research calls for long-term action on youth mental health
Two new reports from Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures reveal the need for long-term, coordinated action to address New Zealand’s youth mental health crisis.

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31.10.2025  
Addressing youth mental distress in Aotearoa New Zealand
Globally, youth mental health challenges are rising. Within Aotearoa New Zealand, our young people aged 15-24 are reporting rates of psychological distress higher than any other age group.

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31.10.2025  
Pathways to wellbeing: A youth-led exploration of mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Young people in Aotearoa New Zealand, like their peers around the world, are experiencing declining mental health and wellbeing.

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23.10.2025  
Flourishing through time
Our lives begin earlier than many realise, even before birth. From conception to young adulthood, early environments shape our lifelong health, learning, and wellbeing.

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