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Sexual attraction and substance use - findings from the Youth Insights...

Adolescence is a developmental period of exploration for both sexuality and substance use. Young people with diverse sexual orientations are disproportionately affected by substance use. This research was undertaken to better understand young people in the Rainbow community.

eCoaching for The Journal pilot: Final evaluation report

This evaluation covers five key evaluation questions (KEQs) on a year-long implementation of a telehealth peer support model to coach people through the National Depression Initiative’s cognitive-behavioural tool The Journal. Between May 2019 and May 2020, 249 people were supported with phone and text support which resulted in a reduction in depression symptoms.

Information on mental wellbeing from our COVID-19 survey

During Alert Level 4 Lockdown and Alert Level 1 Post-lockdown (April to June 2020) Te Hiringa Hauora commissioned Nielsen to conduct two COVID-19 surveys. These surveys asked New Zealanders questions about their alcohol use and mental wellbeing.

Mental Health in Aotearoa – Insight report

This insight report describes results from the 2018 New Zealand Mental Health Monitor and 2018/19 Ministry of Health New Zealand Health Survey. The Mental Health in Aotearoa insight updates some existing information on the commonality of mental distress and population distribution of levels of mental distress, as well as presenting new findings.

Like Minds, Like Mine Programme Learning Report

The Like Minds, Like Mine programme aims to increase social inclusion and reduce stigma and discrimination against people with experience of mental illness and distress.

Tobacco control

Susceptibility to smoking among 14 and 15-year-olds

To prevent adolescents from becoming smokers, it is essential to understand factors that cause them to become susceptible to smoking. Susceptibility to smoking is defined as those never smokers who appear to be less committed to not smoke in the future and/or when offered a cigarette by a friend.

Latest Te Hiringa Hauora Research: March to August 2020

This newsletter highlights Te Hiringa Hauora research published from 1 March to 31 August 2020.

Māori whānau and Pasifika families experience of sleep health messages

Te Hiringa Hauora commissioned Malatest International to conduct qualitative sleep research with Māori whānau and Pasifika family.

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.