Youthline calls hit record high as young children seek crisis support
Children as young as 7 are reaching out to Youthline at record rates, with four young people daily connected to emergency services.
Youthline has reported record numbers of calls, with children as young as 7 seeking help through the crisis helpline. Over the past six months, the service has connected an average of four young people every day with emergency services because they were at immediate risk of harm. The surge in calls reflects growing mental health concerns among young New Zealanders.
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Children as young as 7 seeking help as Youthline calls reach record high
Four young people a day are connected with emergency services because they're at immediate risk of harm.
Otago Daily Times
Crisis line says more children than ever seeking help
1News
Children as young as 7 seeking help as Youthline calls reach record high
The crisis helpline says it's connected an average of four young people every day with emergency services over the past six months.