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Man who killed partner found not guilty by reason of insanity

Sharing the emotions of birth

We 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.

Aussies happier than Kiwis - study

Australians are among the happiest people in the world, while Kiwis are just feeling average, according to a new study.

Combating stigma of mental illness

All the great sporting franchises, teams, sportsmen and women are constantly looking for an edge; the small percentages that add up to big gains.

Mental health + sport: The JK effect

An 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.

Rugby 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".

Rural call for help on youth suicide

A Far North community grappling with a cluster of youth deaths says the Government isn't doing enough to prevent youth suicide.

How the weather affects your mood

Weather provides a vivid language for describing our emotional atmosphere, but does it also influence it?

Snoring can signal big pregnancy problems - study

Women who snore loudly in late pregnancy have an increased risk of depression and needing a caesarean, New Zealand research has revealed.

Sex hormones could affect anxiety treatment success - expert

The 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.

Why 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.

Sleeping 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.

'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.

Greg 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.

UK Prosecutor - Armed man wanted to see the Queen

A 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.

Ten rules for fighting dementia

The 10 golden rules to help avoid dementia have been unveiled by British scientists.