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Bullying, self-esteem, anxiety, online peer pressure, relationships and drug and alcohol addiction are some issues facing teens. Explore how agencies like Youthline and reliable sites (Teen Health) offer support and advice to teens. SCIS No. 1830223

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Wellington Girls College pupils Ref: EP/1999/3634/9-F

Wellington Girls College pupils Ref: EP/1999/3634/9-F

Wellington Girls College pupils comfort each other before sitting the 1999 School Certificate English exam.

Students tell of being bullied for learning problems

Teenagers' stories of being bullied and mistreated by teachers because of their learning problems sparked a standing ovation from MPs today.

What is bullying, who is at risk and how do you prevent it?

School culture crucial for LGBT students

New research has shown lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students' mental health outcomes are affected by the environment of the school they attend.

Getting charged

Getting charged

Cartoon about cyber bullies.

Mobile phone harassment and abuse

A look at the problems of harassment and bullying on phones and mobiles.

Advice versus culture – the Pasifika mental health battle

Pacific people in New Zealand tell Koro Vaka'uta they feel trapped by a culture of silence.

Hauora: Taha Hinengaro - Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

Hauora: Taha Hinengaro - Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

Taha Hinengaro is one of dimensions of Te Whare Tapa Whā, and focuses on mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

Information and support for Kiwis with depression.

Site provides a free counselling and information services for teens.

Youthline offers help across a range of teenage issues.

A site for queer and gender diverse teenagers.

The causes of teen sleep disorders

A study into teenage sleeping patterns has found depression and anxiety are leading causes of sleep disorders.

Concern that students are more highly stressed

A principal says there are unprecendented levels of stress among secondary school students, with many suffering anxiety disorders due to pressure associated with their education.

Gang girl

Teenage gang girl Tarnz speaks with brutal honesty about her extraordinary life.

CanTeen

CanTeen, is an organisation that supports young people living with cancer.

Teenagers and risk

Article about the teenage brain and risk-taking behaviour.

Binge drinking

Cartoon that refers to teens and alcohol prices.

Unemployment and teen suicides

Unemployment and teen suicides

High rates of youth suicide in New Zealand could be due to high unemployment.

Teen dope users less likely to qualify

Teenagers who use cannabis daily are 60 percent less likely to complete high school or get a degree than non-users, a study has found.

Pressure on teen sports stars

The issues that come with students taking up sports too early.

Young New Zealand Indian's body image

Young New Zealand Indian's body image

An alarming number of young Asians living in New Zealand are desperately trying to put on weight to fit in with their peers.

Only when you're ready

Family planning cards, designed to educate young people about sexually transmitted infections and teenage peer pressure.

Nitrous oxide

Cartoon referring to the use of nitrous oxide by teenagers.

The decline in the smoking rate for Maori teenage girls

A survey of 570 Maori teenage girls who smoked everyday, shows about 250 of them quit the habit last year.

He Huarahi Tamariki – School for teenage parents

He Huarahi Tamariki – School for teenage parents

How does this school operate and what positive impact has it had on its students.

Attitude

Attitude is a weekly series looking at the issues and interests of people living with a disability. This episode features Kiwi teenager George Cairney, who suffered a serious head injury after gett...

Kingi’s story

Kingi’s story

Kingi (Mitchell Manuel) is a teenager who veers down a path of petty crime.

It's getting out of control

Small towns in Northland are being called increasingly lawless.

Teen drinking cartoon

Teen drinking cartoon

This 2010 cartoon shows a shop owner being questioned about selling beer to a teenager, while a huge truck carrying alcopops (including one in 'breast flavour') passes behind. The implication is th...

Information about a number of issues teens face.

Let RIP

Inexperience, speeding, distractions and alcohol are all factors that contribute to car accidents caused by teen drivers. In 2015 young drivers were responsible for 72 fatal crashes, 464 serious in...

Teenagers + alcohol

Teenagers + alcohol

New Zealand student culture has had a strong tradition of alcohol use. Binge drinking, which is a term used to describe large amounts of alcohol being consumed within a short period of time, is pop...

Teen suicide series is 'resonating with young people'

13 Reasons Why, which went online two weeks ago worldwide, is about a teenager called Hannah Baker who commits suicide.

New Zealand teen suicide rates

New Zealand has the highest rate of teen suicide in the developed world.

Self-confidence

Caileigh Lydon talks about self-confidence at TEDxYouth.

Young men’s health

Young Men's Health, is a website for teen guys and young men featuring up-to-date health information.

Center for young women’s health

Information about a number of health issues for young women.

The voice of NZ youth.

Information about a range of teen issues.

A free, confidential helpline for those suffering from domestic violence.

Hoodies, louts, scum': how media demonises teenagers

Research finds negative stories in the press make teenage boys frightened of each other.

Adolescence and youth problems

Video about the issues some youth face.

Eating Disorders Association of New Zealand

Information about eating disorders.

New Zealander of the Year, Taika Waititi on why it’s not okay to be racist.

A safe site for teens that need honest, accurate information about health, emotions, and life.

Boggie : Parfum music video

Music video showing how beauty can be constructed digitally.

Information about STIs and safer sex.

Why are teens so moody?

A look inside the teenage brain.

Managing stress

Stress and how to manage it.

Self-esteem tips

Tips on how to deal with body image issues.

Teen suicide in the north

Every 67 hours a young person in New Zealand kills themself.

Easy Read version of the 2019 Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy

The Government has a goal to make New Zealand the best place in the world for children and young people.

Stressed Out by twenty one pilots.

Health and well-being

Health and well-being

Find information about the four concepts hauora - health and well-being.

Friendships and Boundaries

Female body image

What do girls today think about body image?

The faces of fatal police chases

Teens make up half of crash victims.

Photos: protest against rape culture at Parliament

Hundreds of people packed the lawn outside Parliament this afternoon to protest against rape culture and call for consent to be taught in schools.

A survivor talks about the Roast Busters scandal.

A teen in Napier talks about how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting him.

Teenagers' love of energy drinks is fuelling youth obesity and dental problems.

Climate strikes

What the young New Zealand climate activists did next.

A newspaper article from 1925 about acne.

Season 2 Ep 3: Teenagers

Season 2 Ep 3: Teenagers

The 1950s saw an explosion of youth culture. “Bodgies and widgies' ' tearing round on motorbikes & hanging out in milk bars scandalised many Kiwi adults. Was “the teenager” invented in the 1950s? A...

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