| The Population Health Faculty at Auckland University in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and Vodafone are interested to assess whether messages and cartoons can enhance a student’s attitude when the text is received. |
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| Phoebe Richardson, Graeme Martin Head Counsellor, Deborah Yi, Daniel Lipman and Tony Sun. |
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| Students at Macleans College have been involved in the programme for about a year with the researchers sending the messages and cartoon |
| images. This is followed-up by gauging the students’ behavioural response and wellness. |
| The aim is to help students live in a positive space. The next stage is to identify issues and work alongside the students. |
| The programme is seen as internationally ground-breaking and is cognitive behavioural theory based. |
| Here are some student responses. Tony Sun said the research was interesting, Daniel Lipman said it made him think about issues, Phoebe Richardson said it was fun and a good way to think about the issues involved while Deborah Yi said she was looking forward to seeing the research results. |
| Results are due later this year which will give an insight into youth mental health across Auckland. |
