New Zealand high school students are now more likely to delay sexual activity, but they are less prepared to practice consistent […]
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Cannabis and IQ debate in the media
A Norwegian economist has questioned the findings of a highly publicised New Zealand study which found a causal link between […]
Continue readingTeen cannabis IQ impact questioned – experts respond
Heavy cannabis use during the teenage years may not be directly responsible for lower IQ, says a researcher questioning the […]
Continue readingNZ ranks poorly in adolescent mortality and suicide – study
Leading medical journal The Lancet has published a special series of articles focusing on adolescent health, including an international comparison […]
Continue readingGovt boosts youth spending to increase resilience of teens
Government proposals to spend $62 million on mental health issues among the nation’s young people includes money budgeted for schools, […]
Continue reading3 News/NZPA: Call for earlier focus to help troubled youth
Professor Sir Peter Gluckman has said that we need to focus more on young children (under 6), as that is […]
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