Lifestyle'Toxic positivity': Why new parents aren't asking for helpBecoming a parent is a roller coaster. One Auckland mum has a clever way to navigate it.12 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuThe mental health system failed my father. I want to fix it.Johnny Cribb says he's been defined by the mental health death of his dad01 Jun 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Failing completely': Mental health boss slams Govt reforms; new survey reveals young Kiwis' distressSurvey shows many young adults are struggling with cost of living and other pressures.22 Nov 05:00 PM
TravelMental Health Awareness Week: Kiwis reveal the places that lift them upThis week Kiwis are being asked to think about the people and places that bring them joy.25 Sep 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nursesSeclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.09 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2022: $200m mental health boost 'small bikkies'Head of Mental Health Foundation says initiatives are welcome but modest and "piecemeal".19 May 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSome could 'lose their lives': 72 people waiting for mental health support at DHBTwo patients have died in the past six years before treatment.10 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandHidden Covid crisis: Sharp rise in Kiwis struggling with mental wellbeing, happinessExperts call for urgent action amid concern about Covid's impact on mental health.21 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe aftermath: Five homicides, five people failed by the mental health systemA trail of grief, scrutiny, and learnings - how could these deaths have been prevented?17 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFive homicides 'absolutely avoidable', a total system failureFive homicides by five mentally-ill people have been the subjects of extensive inquests.17 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Everesting challenge a good deedEveresting at Te Mata Peak raises over $10,000 for Mental Health Foundation.28 Nov 12:20 AM
New ZealandConversion therapy ban bill: Submitters call for stronger lawThe proposed law doesn't go far enough, some submitters have argued.16 Sep 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Devastating news': Lockdown extension another blow for businessesRetail NZ said the extension may be a 'fatal blow' for some business owners.13 Sep 05:14 AM
CyclingExclusive: Olivia Podmore paid $20,000-plus sporting grant for welfare reasonsNo one's been given money just for the sake of it, says Olympian cyclist Eddie Dawkins.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents called out for lying about mental health to get work extensionsStudents faking mental health issues have been called out by those with legitimate needs.07 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Mental distress' biggest health issue as workplace anxiety, stress counselling climbs'Counsellors had been a lifesaver for many people...'19 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister rules out drug law overhaulAndrew Little says any major change would first have to go back to a referendum.12 Apr 05:33 AM
OpinionOpinion: Accusation of mental health censorship a shocking oneIt's time to ditch commissions, new offices, working groups and expert panel discussions.08 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It's shameful': David Seymour outraged maternal suicide video banned'No matter how it may trigger me, it's too important not to be shown,' one woman said.29 Mar 08:51 PM
New ZealandWellington City councillor reveals stress, panic attacks and fear"I didn't even know what was happening, I just started feeling a lot of pain in my chest."22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winnersWe all played our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. These are our stories.11 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationHow Whanganui schools are promoting wellbeingBuilding strengths for mental health during awareness week in Whanganui.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning to Kiwi parents after suicide posted on TikTok"I don't know how even a bot wouldn't have picked that up, it shouldn't be online."08 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandSuicide commentary unhelpful to Queenstown, says expertsSpeculating links between suicide and the pandemic is damaging to mental health: experts.21 Aug 07:16 PM
New Zealand$200,000 funding boost for Covid mental health servicesGrants are through the Ministry of Health's Whai Ora, Whiti Ora Fund.18 Jul 11:03 PM
New ZealandBystander guides distressed woman back to shore'I just kept her talking and held her hand.'07 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandA young butcher spoke about his lockdown struggles. Now his family is mourning himGreen Family Butchers Ltd went into liquidation a week ago.12 May 03:53 AM
New Zealand'No truth' to rumour suicide rates are up during lockdownRumour of a spike in deaths is "irresponsible and untrue", Mental Health Foundation says.02 May 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Jump in porn and gaming addictionGaming and porn use during lockdown has been big, says specialist.30 Apr 05:12 AM
New ZealandMental health toolkit launched to help Kiwis through pandemic"We want people to know that they are not alone, and many Kiwis will be feeling this way."06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIt's not just the lockdown, it's autumnSlow down enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, the experts say.25 Mar 10:33 PM
New Zealand10 tips to help your wellbeing during lockdownRemember five key words: Connected, creative, giving, learning and active.24 Mar 01:13 AM
New Zealand'You can get through this': The psychology of life under Covid-19 and how to copeEven in a time of disruption and fear, there is hope.18 Mar 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeries of failures identified after mental health unit deathA grieving mother is considering a police complaint over her son's suicide death.09 Feb 04:00 PM
