The Ministry of Health has put funding into providing a variety of support, tools and resources to help young people manage anxiety due to the uncertainty and change caused by COVID-19. “We know young people are really affected by the uncertainty of COVID-19 and may be impacted through a lack of social connection, financial stability or protective factors,” says Robyn Shearer, Deputy-Director General Mental Health and Addiction.
Youthline has also asked young people what sort of support they want and they’ve told us they want to be able to access support online and by text and not just in person or over the phone.