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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 17 MIN

"It's Okay to Not Be Okay" - Is Bad Mental Health Our 'New Normal'?

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Potential trigger warning 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? Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts. ~~~~ 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.Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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