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Swearing is linked with increased pain tolerance and strength

From pain relief to physical strength, the benefits of swearing go beyond just venting.

‘It can get better’: Lady Gaga opens up about mental health journey

The star experienced psychosis five years ago, revealing it was a 'hard time' in her life.

Abuse survivor: My ACC counsellor answered my sex work ad

'I cried so hard, this is a man I fully trusted.'

Kāinga Ora tenant refused to leave: High Court eviction fight cost $32k

The housing provider wanted to make the property available for a family.

‘Untenable situation’: Judge criticises care of man in isolation

Jay has been detained in near-isolation for 19 years at the Mason Clinic.

Sociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression lift

The teen would normally have kept suppression but his case was sent to the adult court.

Parental estrangement: ‘I broke up with my abusive mother. I don’t regret it'

New York Times: 'I expected to feel guilt and grief... I didn't expect to feel joy.'

How a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHD

Kumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.

Narcissists feel more excluded and experience ‘social pain’, scientists say

Spare a thought for narcissists, who can experience 'social pain' from being excluded.

'Work out any grief': NZ helps Ukrainian kids find normalcy during war

'We have more than 1.5 million children at risk of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder'.

Why Gen Z is struggling with stress and anxiety - and how to help them cope

Telegraph: Social media and constant connectivity contribute to rising anxiety in youths.

12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeing

A convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.

I was a bad father – how do I live with the regret?

New York Times: When obsessing over the past is taking over your life.

On the moon, by myself: My middle-class mushroom trip

Times: Working mum Harriet Walker tries tripping to tackle her 'constant thrum of stress'.

Quality v quantity: Untangling sleep issues tied up with ADHD

Many kids – especially those with ADHD – don’t get enough sleep. Here's how to help.

Suspect you’re a narcissist? Here are the questions to ask yourself

What's the difference between healthy self-esteem and being a full-blown narcissist?