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Nicky Stevens' death avoidable, inquest heard

Patient suffering from delusions should not have been allowed to leave hospital - expert.

Inmates could sleep on mattresses on ground, says minister

Kelvin Davis says there is a contingency plan if the prison population continues growing.

Sneaky tricks your phone is using to keep you hooked

The average person now touches their phone screen more than 2500 times a day.

Mother says mentally ill son rehearsed death

Nicky Stevens tried to take his own life twice before he died in March 2015 - inquest.

Psychedelic drugs bridge broken neural connections: Research

Psychedelic drugs can help repair brain circuits in those with anxiety, depression, PTSD.

Being 'hangry' linked to schizophrenia

Second major study on hunger-induced rage finds genetic links to mental illness.

Kiwi youths to receive medals from the Queen

The two Kiwis are part of a group of 240 Commonwealth youth being honoured

Rachel Stewart: We cannot bury our heads in the silence

COMMENT: Our approach to suicide isn't working very well.

Why predicting suicide is a difficult and complex challenge

We can't predict who will self harm but we can be supportive and caring.

Bourdain's grief-stricken mother shares her shock

Gladys Bourdain says he was in a "dark mood" in the days before his death.

Number of people unfit to stand trial triples

Increasing numbers of people are being found mentally unfit to stand trial.

Anthony Bourdain's ex breaks her silence

Bourdain's heartbroken ex-girlfriend has shared some powerful words on his battle.

Jack Tame: Anthony Bourdain lives on in memory for me

OPINION: Bourdain has played a small part in some of the very best experiences of my life.

Concussion action no-brainer: Greatholder

Doing the right thing when concussion symptoms surface no brainer says Chris Greatholder

'It's taken me a lifetime to stop loathing my body'

How Bryony Gordon went from loathing her body to running marathons.

8 per cent of youth have social issues

Survey a red flag for demand on future mental health and disability services.

The dark truth behind the glamour of fashion

Maintaining a glaze of perfection at all times becomes a part of the job.

Kate Spade's husband makes 'heartbroken' statement

Official statement expresses despair, shock, and addresses divorce rumours.