Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by emotional, social and academic challenges. Help-seeking behaviours and coping strategies can enable young people to navigate tough times in healthy ways.
Navigating Rough Waters: Support Networks for Youth is the latest report from Our Voices that explores the behaviours and strategies utilised by rangatahi in Aotearoa.
The young people in the study noted a range of different coping strategies that they use to help get through tough times. Social support is key, especially from family and whānau. However, support from friends, mentors and others is also important.