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Jury rejects 16yo's self-defence claim after plunging knife into schizophrenic stranger's neck
But the group also rejected a murder finding.
Suicide call-outs taking toll on paramedics, study finds
'If you're a human being and you've got feelings, how can you not be traumatised?'
Youth suicide inquest: Teen’s cryptic message to his mum
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Authenticity leads to better mental health and deeper meaning in life.
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The Waikato Herald shared their story last month. Now, they've completed the challenge.
'Speed up access' to health services: New child wellness centre opens
It is a 'significant milestone' in Health NZ's commitment to improving children's health.
Opinion: Parliament the wrong venue for PM's Abuse in Care apology
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'Last place I wanted to be': Concussion left Blues cult hero fearing All Blacks call-up
Tom Robinson retired from rugby earlier this year, aged 30.
Understanding anxiety: Is it normal to feel this way all the time?
OPINION: Is it normal to feel this anxious all the time?
Torture claims extend beyond Lake Alice, survivors insist
Survivors of abuse in NZ's psychiatric system say they were tortured by state employees.
Opinion: I’ve lived with ADHD and autism all my life. This is what it’s like to have both
Telegraph: Autism and ADHD often go hand-in-hand.
'I was physically abused': Disabled man suffers attacks, neglect in care home
'People didn't treat me like a human being.'
'Powerful, pure soul': Hamiltonian shaves hair in support of mum's cancer battle
The Waikato Herald told her story last week. Now she's taken part in Shave for a Cure.
'Should have known': 14yo dies in suspected suicide after Oranga Tamariki closes her file
Maaia Marshall was assessed three times as being a suicide risk before her death.
10 tools for forgiving yourself and moving forward with your life
People are often much harder on themselves than others.
Northlanders really need to talk more openly about suicide prevention worker says
Some believe more open discussion about suicide is a vital tool.
How to let people down and be okay with it, according to therapists
NY Times: Setting boundaries often means disappointing others. How to do it without guilt.
How to cope when dementia changes a loved one’s personality
New York Times: Advice for managing mood swings in dementia patients.
Teen who OD'd was sent home, parents told to 'keep an eye on her' as crisis team unavailable
Ataria Heta later died of a suspected suicide. Her family want more help for teens.
Mental health crisis call-outs: Police agree to delay next phase
Police have started cutting back on time spent escorting patients to hospitals.
Editorial: Not the punchline former comedian Mike King wanted
OPINION: Mental health advocate Mike King is passionate about our rangatahi.
‘A full-circle moment’: How friend’s death prompted Black Fern to give back
'It was scary. We were young … we didn't know how to handle it and it's changed us.'
Health workers worried about violence as police pull back on mental health call-outs
Health NZ's scrambling to bring in new ways to cope with people in mental health distress.
Bruce Springsteen on Trump, trauma and making music at 75
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Jamie Morton: How much US election doomscrolling is too much?
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Mike King: A timeline of mental health ups and downs
King is back in the headlines, this time for controversial comments about alcohol.
Fundraiser for suicide charity that prompted Mike King's comments granted liquor licence
The approval comes a day before the scheduled show tomorrow.
PM Luxon responds to Mike King’s alcohol comments, backs Gumboot Friday
King claimed alcohol was the solution for people with mental issues.