NZ Govt-funded 'HEEADSSS Check' is being used on kids aged 12+ in schools, with doctors and more.
What is particularly concerning is that unless parents explicitly opt-out, permission is automatically granted for children to be assessed by a doctor, nurse, teacher...
And because of 'confidentiality' rules, this can be done without the parent ever knowing!
Medical students are also being taught during their training how to conduct the assessment.
What is the HEEADSSSS Assessment?
The HEEADSSS assessment acronym stands for an assessment on a child's:
- Home
- Education employment
- Eating
- Activities
- Drugs
- Sexuality
- Suicide / Depression
- Safety
Whilst the schools and NZ Health system are labelling it a 'Health and...