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Telegraph: Ongoing stress poses a serious health risk. Here's how to spot the symptoms.
Rob Campbell: Health equity cannot be achieved by Te Whatu Ora
Former health chairman addresses equity in health.
How to take care of yourself before the holidays start
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Christmas survival guide: How not to end up fat, hungover and distraught
Telegraph: Yes, you can minimise the damage without spoiling the fun.
‘Stressed since day one’: Mental health watchdog faces claims about ‘toxic’ workplace
Five former workers allegedly quit because of concerns about their own wellbeing.
Researchers prove that being in the Coromandel reduces stress and anxiety
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Anxiety, depression, social struggles: 'Dire' shortage of help for some young Kiwis
Kids aged 11-13 grapple with issues previously not faced until 15 or 16, says principal.
Can divorce be affordable? Yes, but only if both parties want it to be
New York Times: The greatest challenge of divorce can be navigating powerful emotions.
Māori leader puts pathway to intergenerational healing on map at UN summit
Kim Eriksen-Downs talks about the power of indigenous healing.
'Pushed aside again': Officials admit Labour's $100m mental health move behind schedule
Delay is 'extremely disappointing', says advocate for people with eating disorders.
Opinion: Health and education are closely linked - NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Many NZ children face health and education challenges. Would a holistic approach help?
Woman attacked paramedic and teacher in front of students
The woman also rode a bicycle through group of primary students, shouting profanities.
'Happy tears': Mike King's Gumboot Friday gets $6m per year in coalition deal
Incoming government pledges to give Gumboot Friday millions annually.
Growing Up in NZ study: Improving mental health needs to include all rangatahi Māori
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‘My IVF failed. I will not be a mother. And I’m okay with that’
Times: Jane Mulkerrins was 44 and single when she decided to try to have a baby.
From one farmer to another: 'It's okay to cry'
Matt Holden was at rock bottom, but now he wants to help others in the rural sector.
New telehealth provider goes online for the 900,000 rural New Zealanders
Ka Ora Telecare's initial rollout is for 20 rural practices.
Are social media detoxes really good for you? Here’s what the research says
Is a digital diet every now and then good for your mental health?
'She has to go everywhere with me': Pet chicken frequents job sites and cafes in Whangārei
Northlander Clark Ha has a special bond with a chicken called Yuki.
What the lists you make say about your personality
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Te Pāti Māori says handbrake is already going on Māori spending
Party president John Tamihere believes Māori funding faces big cuts by the new Government.
Mental illness, especially later in life, can increase the risk of dementia
New York Times: A large New Zealand study has helped to establish the link.
‘I warned Mark Zuckerberg teens weren’t safe on Instagram – he ignored me’
Arturo Béjar said Instagram is 'categorically not' appropriate for children.
'Pretty alarmed': Thousands of Kiwis with ADHD forced to switch drugs after supply problems
Global demand has been blamed for the shortage of Teva, a common ADHD drug.
Kiwi K-pop star joins US first lady to talk mental health
Rosé joined US first lady to discuss how even famous people deal with emotional struggles.
New report shows schools are struggling to deal with sexual violence
The report includes testimonies from 300 youths describing their experiences.