Lifestyle'Sniff test' may help detect autism - researchA simple sniffing test could determine if children have autism even before they are able to speak, researchers say.04 Jul 01:30 AM
LifestyleIrish author's anorexia relapse book leads new wave of young adult fictionWith her positive messages and dark themes, Louise O’Neill is leading a new wave of young adult fiction that appeals to anxious parents too. ‘We need to be open and honest,’ she tells Sarah Hughes.03 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleDo you suffer post-party ‘hangxiety’?Increasing numbers of people say they feel panicky and paranoid after drinking. New terms 'hangxiety' and 'boozanoia' describe the next day regrets.03 Jul 02:45 AM
LifestyleIs depression a mental or physical illness?Most people feel down, tired and inactive when they're injured or ill. This "sickness behaviour" is caused by the activation of the body's immune response. It's the brain's way of conserving energy so the body can heal.02 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleAnti-depressant use during menopause 'raises risk of broken bones'Women who take common anti-depressants to counter the impact of menopause may have a 76 per cent higher risk of broken bones, scientists warn.28 Jun 07:00 PM
LifestyleWhy people get road rageA melting pot of factors unique to driving can cause even the most placid person to loose their rag on the road, explains NZ anger expert Dr Ian Lambie.24 Jun 02:50 AM
EntertainmentDelevingne reveals strugglesCara Delevingne suffered from a "massive wave" of depression as a young girl.20 Jun 07:48 PM
New ZealandIT man raises awareness of mental healthMike Dawes, founder of IT Heavy Hitters, truly is punching above his weight.19 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleNZ first to celebrate International Yoga DayNew Zealand will be first in the world to celebrate the United Nations declared International Yoga Day this Sunday.18 Jun 08:36 PM
LifestyleWhy cat videos make you feel so good"Internet users spend a significant amount of time consuming cat-related media, some of that while they are supposed to be doing other tasks like working."17 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandFriend's tragic loss an inspirationWhen Jayde Lowe's friend Dani lost her battle with depression, the now 25-year-old Miss Lowe initiated a marathon run "Raise For Dani" fundraising campaign through Youthline.17 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleBlood test could give ten year warning of Alzheimer'sIn the largest study of its kind, the researchers monitored more than 1,100 proteins in the blood of 106 pairs of twins.17 Jun 03:55 AM
LifestyleChasing down the causes of fatigueJuggling day-to-day work deadlines, family commitments and other stresses have led to an increasing number of people feeling constantly fatigued.16 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleTeen falls asleep 40 times a dayLucy Tonge's narcolepsy can strike at any time - even mid-conversation - and stops the 18-year-old driving and reading books.16 Jun 03:05 AM
OpinionLouise ThompsonSix killer quotes to overcome procrastinationAdvice columnist Louise Thompson shares her six top quotes that will inspire you to move out of inertia and into action.15 Jun 02:50 AM
LifestyleCan jetlag be cured?It might sound the stuff of science fiction, biological engineers in the US have shown they can transfer circadian rhythms.14 Jun 10:25 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Combing the pain awayEven happy memories are painful, writes Deborah Hill Cone. They trap you in a past you may simultaneously venerate and abhor. Instead, try to distract yourself, in any way you can.14 Jun 09:28 PM
LifestylePickled goods ease social anxiety - researchEating sauerkraut, pickles and yoghurt may be the answer for young adults suffering from social anxiety.12 Jun 03:45 AM
LifestyleMost likely to have an autistic child?Teenage mothers and women over 40 are more likely to have children with autism, a major new study has declared.11 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestylePuzzles prevent Alzheimer's?Completing the crossword and taking regular exercise may ease the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease - but will not prevent it, scientists say.11 Jun 06:30 PM
AgribusinessDepression: Farmers need to take careA national programme to address rural depression will be developed in recognition of challenging times for farmers including volatility in milk prices.10 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleWomen face greater dementia risk - studyMore must be done to take account of the fact that dementia affects women more than men, according to international researchers winning support in NZ.09 Jun 12:40 AM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: How to stop being resentfulThe more resentful we are, the more things we find to be resentful about, writes Louise Thompson.08 Jun 01:30 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Waging war on the bully insideDeborah Hill Cone writes: In a chaotic world, bullies tell us what to think, what to do, and what we are doing wrong. This can be comforting if you feel unsure who you are.07 Jun 09:30 PM
FootballStudy targets homophobiaCaitlyn Jenner's courage has been welcomed by the world - but do gay women on our own sports fields feel just as accepted?07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment 'gambling' with mental healthThe Government is using mental health patients as "gambling chips" by implementing social bonds, says one social services researcher.06 Jun 11:57 PM
LifestyleDementia's 'heartbreaking' loveFour wives tell Victoria Lambert how dementia has strengthened their relationships.06 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionAnorexia: we need to fight it onlineEating disorders among teenage girls are rising, yet nothing is being done to ban 'thinspiration' websites, says Emma Woolf.05 Jun 02:20 AM
LifestyleLego therapy is no child's playThey've been a little yellow mainstay in play-pens for generations, but could Lego figurine also soon have a place in therapy clinics?04 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs meditation for everyone?Should we, and could we, all practice a little meditation, or is it an innate skill? We asked the experts.04 Jun 12:50 AM
OpinionDita De Boni: Bottom line for mental health servicesThe most vulnerable are likely to suffer with the introduction of 'social bonds' for the private sector, writes Dita De Boni.03 Jun 09:40 PM
LifestyleGet rid of a phobia in 3 daysAfraid of spiders or scared of heights? Psychologist Richard Reid explains how mindfulness, the exposure ladder and other techniques can help.02 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandSocial bonds for mental health servicesPrivate investors will soon be given the opportunity to invest in mental health services, Government confirmed this morning.31 May 11:41 PM
