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Mental Distress and Discrimination in Aotearoa New Zealand: Results from...

Mental distress-related discrimination impacts peoples’ ability to contribute and participate in society. To do something about mental distress-related discrimination, we need to know more about it – how common is it, who is experiencing it, and where does it occur?

Tau Amanaki Onoono Ki Mua

This report used the pooled 2014-2018 Youth Insights Survey (YIS) data to examine 14 and 15-year-old Pacific peoples’ past-month substance use (smoking, vaping, cannabis, drinking, and heavy episodic drinking).

Alcohol consumption among 14 to 15-year-old Year 10 students, 2012-2018

The Youth Insights Survey monitors Year 10 students’ behaviours, attitudes, and knowledge on a range of health-related topics, including alcohol consumption.

Post-lockdown survey - the impact on health risk behaviours

This survey looks at changes in health risk behaviours post-lockdown (Alert Level 1). This survey is a follow-up to the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 survey and includes information on alcohol, tobacco, gambling and mental wellbeing.

Taeao Malama - Alcohol use among Pacific peoples

This report provides an updated overview of alcohol use in Pacific peoples and looks at drinking patterns and attitudes in various Pacific subpopulations. Pooled data from two national surveys were analysed; the Ministry of Health’s New Zealand Health Survey and our own Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey.

Taeao Malama - Alcohol use among Pacific peoples: Infographic

This infographic is based on a report which provides an updated overview of alcohol use in Pacific peoples and looks at drinking patterns and attitudes in various Pacific subpopulations. Pooled data from two national surveys were analysed; the Ministry of Health’s New Zealand Health Survey and our own Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey.

Rapid Evidence and Policy Brief: COVID-19 Youth Recovery Plan 2020-2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected New Zealanders on a unprecedented scale, however young people are disproportionately affected and this impact will be significant and wide-ranging. Young people in Aotearoa New Zealand reported feeling isolated, stressed, anxious and depressed during Alert Level 4.

Changes and influences on adolescent drinking in New Zealand

In this report, longitudinal survey data from New Zealand were used to track drinking patterns among adolescents (16 to 17-year-olds) and the wider population (16 to 65-year-olds) from 2011 to 2015.

Tobacco control

Smoking and vaping behaviours among 14 and 15-year-olds: Results from the...

There is substantial evidence that smoking tobacco (cigarettes) is harmful. Electronic cigarettes (known as e-cigarettes or vapes) are devices that heat liquids into an aerosol (vapour) which is inhaled into the lungs. E-cigarettes may or may not contain nicotine. The long-term consequences of using electronic cigarettes (vaping) are currently unknown.

Tobacco control

Vaping behaviours among 14 and 15-year-olds: Infographic

This infographic highlights key findings on vaping behaviours among 14 and 15-year-olds from the 2018 Youth Insights Survey. It presents information on vaping behaviours including source of first vape, reasons for vaping, and contents of last vape. Depending on the topic, results for current vapers (vaped at least monthly) or ever vapers (vaped at least once) are reported.

Tobacco control

Vaping profile of 14 and 15 year-olds: Infographic

This infographic describes findings on the vaping profile of 14 and 15-year-olds from the 2018 Youth Insights Survey. It presents information on the prevalence of vaping including frequency of vaping and their smoking status.

Substance use behaviour among 14 and 15-year-olds: Results from a...

The harm caused by alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use in adolescents is substantial. In addition to increased risk of addiction, adolescent substance use can lead to accidents and injuries, medical conditions such as asthma, anxiety, depression, psychosis and impaired brain function, poor academic performance, unintended pregnancies, criminal involvement and even death.