This report examines the need for mental health and addiction services among children and youth, and to assess how well their needs are being met.

It provides quantitative information on the frequency of mental disorder and addiction for children and youth, rates of suicide and intentional self-harm, and patterns of mental health service use.

The report concludes that the mental health needs of children and youth are not being met in some areas.

For example, it highlights difficulties faced by children, youth and their families in accessing services, in particular for Māori and Pacific children and youth. And it highlights the need for prevention of problem drinking among children and youth. 

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