Shae Ronald: Youthline CEO on extreme weather and economic uncertainty being major stressors for young people

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Sep 19, 2023 · 2m

The events of the past few years are having a major impact on young kiwis.

Extreme weather and economic uncertainty have become a source of concern and anxiety for young people, with social media and vaping being other common stressors.

Youthline’s ‘State of the Generation’ report found that a quarter of those surveyed had been impacted by extreme weather events, and half of that group’s mental health suffered as a result.

Youthline CEO, Shae Ronald, told Kate Hawkesby that there is a range of reactions within that group.

She said that for some, especially those directly impacted, it's really…