Children and young people in New Zealand are experiencing increased rates of distress and mental health issues.

I am looking forward to hosting Dr Hiran Thabrew, a child psychiatrist and paediatrician at Starship Children’s Hospital, who will explore current trends, possible reasons for this phenomenon and potential solutions.

Topic: Why aren't the kids all right? Discussing the rise in distress and mental health issues among children and young people in New Zealand

Parking: Please note that parking is available onsite at and on street parking is available. However, parking is always limited and depends on the size of the audience. Taxis are always a good alternative.

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Dr Hiran Thabrew is also a senior lecturer and e-health researcher at the University of Auckland.  He is also the Chair of Tu Te Akaaka Roa, the national office of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and Director of (i) Te Ara Hāro, centre for infant, child, and adolescent mental health research, (ii) a national Child and Adolescent Research Network (CARN) and (iii) a non-profit organisation for the promotion of children’s mental health (ICAMH.org).  Hiran’s diverse research interests include digital mental health interventions for children and young people; suicide prevention; the psychological care of children with long-term physical conditions; eating disorders; autism; and school-based mental health.