Dr Sue Bagshaw: We’re treating mental illness, rather than mental health.

A doctor specialising in youth mental health says poverty and a lack of hope are driving forces in youth suicide.
 
Nationwide, suicide rates in those aged 15 to 19 has gone up by 37 percent.
 
298 Youth Health senior doctor, Sue Bagshaw, told Simon and Phil young people can only apply for jobs and be rejected so many times, before feeling like they're a failure.
 
Where to get help:
 
If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111.
 
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
 
Or if you need to talk to someone else:
 
Lifeline – 0800 543 354
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234
Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (for under 18s)
What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds 1pm–10pm weekdays and 3pm–10pm weekends)
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463
Healthline – 0800 611 116
 
 
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