Data shows New Zealand ranks 34/41 countries regarding overall childhood wellbeing. Teen suicide rate is the highest among developed nations. Antidepressant medication being prescribed to children under 13 years in New Zealand has increased 79.4 percent since '06, and increased 102% among teens aged 14-18 (same time period). Evidence-based programmes in mental health were not available to schools
We train teachers (whole-school) to implement this robust, evidence-based wellbeing programme. PBS will meet schools where they are at with wellbeing, and layer, enrich, and embed wellbeing experiences and approaches. By building the capacity of your team, you can build the wellbeing outcomes for children. Training workshop is either 1x full day in-person or 4x1 hour multi-sessions online.
In the last four years of delivering, since Southern Cross began funding, Pause Breathe Smile is now being taught to 1 in 4 NZ primary and intermediate children.
We have a free Pause Breathe Smile app for families, children and educators to try at home. Practices are in english and te reo Māori. Download the app via your app store.
