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Cross-party mental health report – Expert Reaction

Cross-party mental health report – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 September 202009 September 2020

A group of MPs from across the political spectrum have released their vision for zero suicide in Aotearoa. The cross-party […]

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Smartphones, social media use, and youth mental health – Expert Reaction

Smartphones, social media use, and youth mental health – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 11 February 202013 February 2020

A new analysis suggests a link between excessive smartphone and social media use and mental distress and suicidality among young people. […]

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Cannabis link to depression, anxiety and suicide – Expert Reaction

Cannabis link to depression, anxiety and suicide – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 February 201915 February 2019

A new review investigates the link between cannabis use during adolescence and the risk of developing major depression, anxiety and suicidal […]

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Manchester attack and trauma in young people — Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 24 May 201703 August 2018

On the 22nd May 2017, a suicide bombing took place at a pop concert at the Manchester Arena, with the latest […]

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