LifestyleSharing the emotions of birthWe still don't know much about how labouring women experience that pivotal time when their bodies are working hard to push out their infants and deliver them into the world.06 Nov 08:25 PM
LifestyleAussies happier than Kiwis - studyAustralians are among the happiest people in the world, while Kiwis are just feeling average, according to a new study.06 Nov 07:55 PM
SportCombating stigma of mental illnessAll the great sporting franchises, teams, sportsmen and women are constantly looking for an edge; the small percentages that add up to big gains.04 Nov 04:30 PM
SportRugby star's message shone light into 'dark place'When John Kirwan first delivered his message of hope to those New Zealanders suffering from depression, Dafydd Sanders was enduring his "lost years".03 Nov 04:30 PM
SportMental health + sport: The JK effectAn email dropped into my inbox late last week from a rugby player of recent vintage whose name would be instantly recognisable to those who follow the national game.03 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRural call for help on youth suicideA Far North community grappling with a cluster of youth deaths says the Government isn't doing enough to prevent youth suicide.02 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleHow the weather affects your moodWeather provides a vivid language for describing our emotional atmosphere, but does it also influence it?01 Nov 12:50 AM
New ZealandConcerns over compulsory mental health careConcerns are being raised over the number of mental health patients placed under compulsory treatment.31 Oct 05:57 PM
SportUni project opens eyes of cricketerIain O'Brien was in the midst of a university project on the not-so-celebrated topic of chlamydia when he had his epiphany.30 Oct 04:30 PM
SportCricket captures the highs and lowsWhen the British tried to break a young Robert Mugabe, they piped cricket commentary into his cell. There's probably a good reason they chose that sport.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCricket star's inner demonsIn a candid interview, former international cricketer Lou Vincent opens up about the mental health issues he faced while representing his country.29 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBlog: Octogenarian health tipsDining with a youngish health freak recently, I was asked the inevitable question: "What's your secret for good health and mental fitness?"24 Oct 08:30 PM
LifestyleDeath by caffeine? It happensWhile death from caffeine overdose is fortunately very rare, this tragic case shows that there’s more we can do to make it rarer still.23 Oct 10:50 PM
LifestyleBoys sex ed 'should be vulgar'You need to be crude and rude to teach schoolboys about caring sexual behaviour, says an expert who has enlisted the help of vulgar comedians.23 Oct 09:20 PM
LifestyleBrain cleans itself when we sleepA good night's sleep may be the key to preventing brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, a study has found.23 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleSnoring can signal big pregnancy problems - studyWomen who snore loudly in late pregnancy have an increased risk of depression and needing a caesarean, New Zealand research has revealed.23 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleSex hormones could affect anxiety treatment success - expertThe stage of a woman's menstrual cycle may have a major impact on how well she responds to treatment for anxiety, says an Australian psychologist.22 Oct 08:50 PM
LifestyleWhy do we daydream?We are usually told that daydreaming is a waste of time and mental power, but the ability to daydream offers us tremendous flexibility in our daily lives.21 Oct 10:30 PM
LifestyleSleeping is like cleaning up after a house party - expert"You can think of it like having a house party. You can either entertain the guests or clean up the house, but you can't really do both at the same time." - expert.17 Oct 11:40 PM
New Zealand'It will have an impact'Defence lawyers like the late Greg King - who suffered a "massive breakdown" after a major murder trial - have a higher risk of suffering depression, says an expert.17 Oct 05:43 AM
New ZealandGreg King suffered 'massive breakdown'Top defence lawyer Greg King had a "massive breakdown'' at the end of the Ewen Macdonald murder trial, four months before taking his own life, a coroner finds.17 Oct 02:17 AM
RoyalsUK Prosecutor - Armed man wanted to see the QueenA man with a history of mental illness was hoping to see Queen Elizabeth II when he tried to rush through a Buckingham Palace gate carrying a six-inch (15-cm) knife, a prosecutor said Tuesday.15 Oct 08:50 PM
LifestyleTen rules for fighting dementiaThe 10 golden rules to help avoid dementia have been unveiled by British scientists.15 Oct 06:30 PM
LifestyleWhat is caffeine's impact?Unlike many drugs, caffeine may be taken legally by people of all ages, which helps make it the world's most widely used stimulant.15 Oct 12:55 AM
LifestyleGrowing old: What we all fearWe ask older people around the world two questions: As you grow older, what are you most afraid of? And what is the biggest problem facing the elderly in your country?14 Oct 08:50 PM
LifestyleHow breast cancer changes self-esteem and sex lifeNearly one in three women who had beaten breast cancer, and 54 per cent of those under 55, say they have sex less often.10 Oct 09:05 PM
EntertainmentStephen Fry: Homophobia behind suicide attemptStephen Fry has told how he has moved on from the "mad compulsion" which led to a suicide attempt earlier this year and is on effective medication for his depression for the first time in his life.10 Oct 01:15 AM
LifestyleDoes Facebook make you sad?A recent study about Facebook made headlines across the world with claims that using the social media made people sad - but is that really the case?09 Oct 09:25 PM
New ZealandOutrage over killer's sentenceAngry scenes erupted in court today after a murderer who slashed a young mother's throat was told he could be out of jail in just 10 years.04 Oct 02:33 AM
LifestylePeople who don't feel painFor many years physicians and scientists have been studying people with congenital analgesia, a rare genetic disorder that means they don't feel pain.03 Oct 09:25 PM
LifestyleDoes iOS 7 make you sick?If you feel slightly nauseated while using your iPhone or iPad, you’re not alone: you join a number of people reporting Apple’s new mobile operating system is a little too dynamic.30 Sep 09:10 PM
