Mental health advocate Mike King faces backlash for suggesting alcohol helps young people with mental health issues, contradicting established research.
New Zealand mental health advocate Mike King faces backlash for claiming alcohol can help young people with mental health issues, asserting it has saved more lives than it has harmed. Critics, including Labour Party spokesperson Ingrid Leary, argue his comments contradict well-established research linking alcohol to mental health problems and suicide risk. The Labour Party has called for a review of the $24 million government funding for King's charity, Gumboot Friday, amid concerns over its messaging.
October 30, 2024
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