UNICEF and Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health’s open letter demanding increased investment in youth mental health w/ UNICEF Aotearoa’s Communications Director, Tania Sawicki Mead: 26th September, 2024

UNICEF and the Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health have launched an open letter calling for greater investment and action on child and youth mental health globally, urging a coordinated multi-sectoral response of at least $200 billion US dollars.

The letter has been signed by over 40 businesses and organisations including Jo Malone London, Les Mills, Pinterest, lululemon, and Spotify. 

Sofia spoke with UNICEF Aotearoa’s Communications Director, Tania Sawicki Mead, about the letter and why mental health support needs more funding. 

She began the interview asking her what the key demands of the letter were.