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Dr Sam Hazledine on the loss of close friend Dr Tom Mulholland.
'He had a real heart for people': Far North community mourns loss of Dr Tom Mulholland
Dr Tom Mulholland has been remembered by the Far North community.
Chasing dreams: Insomnia and our obsession with sleep
Sleep deprivation started as a form of torture - now it's part of our daily lives.
'Disgusting and inhumane': Urgent calls to help woman living next to motorway
A woman has lived in the bushes next to the motorway in Dunedin for four years.
'Very, very raw': 'Hero' physician Dr Tom Mulholland dies suddenly
Known affectionately as Dr Tom, he'd helped hundreds of thousands of people over 30 years.
Vital healthcare helpline workers strike for second time in a month
Telehealth workers have been on a 24-hour strike over pay rates - their second in a month.
'Drug-seeking': Patient accused by GP after breasts examined without consent
GP threw shade on patient's mental health and said she was 'doctor-shopping' for drugs.
The mind games that could ward off dementia
Telegraph: Exercising your brain is as important as exercising your body, expert says.
Editorial: Putting a price on happiness
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Dismal wellbeing report: Experts reveal why we may be feeling burned out
Wellbeing experts offer tips on how to improve selfcare following few years of challenges.
Teen depression: How to help and what are the treatment options?
Teen depression is on the rise but effective help is available.
Which is healthier: office life or working from home?
Telegraph: A new study suggests there's a clear winner in the office v WFH health contest.
Surviving meningitis: Nurse's journey from ICU to triathlons
She was at the peak of her career. Then the headaches started.
'Anxious, overwhelming': Thousands of Kiwi kids sign petition for four-day school week
Students are saying they're overwhelmed and struggling with their mental health.
Double the number of mental health specialists needed to meet patient demand
Te Whatu Ora estimates the public sector currently employs only 350 workers.
Will cosmetic surgery really fix your low self-esteem?
People who have cosmetic surgery think it will improve their mental health. But will it?
Mike King: New Zealand’s youth deserve action, not empty promises
OPINION: The mental wellbeing of our young people has been pushed to the back-burner.
Opinion: Yes, menopause is difficult for women – but it’s not a ‘disability’
Telegraph: A landmark UK employment case is a double-edged sword, writes Celia Walden.
Killer mum cuddles bears made from slain daughters' clothes, letter reveals
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
Nine easy tips for going sober in October - and keeping it up
Telegraph: Whether you want to stop drinking or cut back, these strategies can help.
'Out of control': Yoga studio owner hit by homeless man who called staff 143 times
The man left bizarre voice messages and tried to follow female staff members inside.
Woman with dementia sent home from hospital despite warnings
Alzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.
Rob Campbell: All cost and no gain, unless you don't want Māori influencing Māori health outcomes
Former health boss Rob Campbell relays the opinion he has been dreading writing.
'Saved my life': Former Southland Stags prop's life-changing decision
Dayna Cunningham went from 172kg to 98kg in a move that changed his life for the better.
Seven ways your brain (and life) gets better with age
It's not all downhill – knowledge and experience boost ‘the positivity effect'.
Family of Kiwi in Vietnam psychiatric hospital fight to bring him home
Ballad Woodley-Hanan suffered a severe episode of mania and was hospitalised last week.
'I was attacked': Psychiatric assistant fired for punching patient
The mental health patient was left with a cut to his face and two black eyes.
Britney Spears responds after knife-dancing concerns
The singer has responded after she was seen with a bandage and cuts on her body.
US man indicted on charges of trying to open plane door, attacking crew with spoon
The man went on a midair rant and tried to stab a crewmember with a modified metal spoon.
Mental performance coach reveals the best way to start your day
Perhaps waking up on the right side of the bed comes down to these easy steps.
‘It can be so overwhelming’: Child mental health professionals speak out
A major public appeal has been launched to raise $1 million for a new outpatient facility.
Focus: Kiwi mums criticise healthcare system for lack of support during pregnancy
New study finds three quarters of Kiwi mothers don't feel their mental health was supported during pregnancy. Video / Carson Bluck Reporter / Wilhelmina Shrimpton