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New Zealand holds a lamentable world record, being amongst the worst ranked countries by UNICEF for mental health and youth suicide rates.

Leadership coach John Peachey considers the multiple complex factors that contribute to rising psychological distress in children - from technology-heavy lifestyles and social triggers, to over-diagnosis and medication as default treatment.  Are we imposing adult paradigms on vulnerable children? And in a bid to adopt a posture of openness and acceptance, are we increasingly normalising bad mental health?

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Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.

For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz.

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New Zealand holds a lamentable world record, being amongst the worst ranked countries by <a href="https://www.mhwc.govt.nz/news-and-resources/unicef-report-low-ranking-for-nz-child-and-youth-mental-health-and-wellbeing/">UNICEF </a>for mental health and youth suicide rates.
Leadership coach John Peachey considers the multiple complex factors that contribute to rising psychological distress in children - from technology-heavy lifestyles and social triggers, to over-diagnosis and medication as default treatment.&nbsp; Are we imposing adult paradigms on vulnerable children? And in a bid to adopt a posture of openness and acceptance, are we increasingly normalising bad mental health?
Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts.
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Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App. For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" aria-label="Link Thoughts &amp; Comments">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.

Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

Thoughts &amp; Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We&rsquo;ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts &amp; Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

Thoughts & Comments Podcast

Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience, chatting with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

Thoughts &amp; Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience, chatting with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We&rsquo;ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts &amp; Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.