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'My grief lingers as a dull pain'
Final part of a mother's diary about the loved son who took his life. Distressing content.
Government axes Lifeline contract
The funding cut has left Lifeline 'devastated'. Distressing content warning.
'I'm always 0.1 second from tears'
Part five of a mother's diary about the loved son who took his life. Distressing content.
Break the Silence: Bereaved parents call for courage
Parents are calling on the Govt to "put aside politics". Warning: Distressing content.
Youth suicide - our inconvenient truth
Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some.
'I kneel beside my son's empty bed'
Part four of a mother's diary about the loved son who took his life. Distressing content.
'No one should know this pain'
Part three of a mother's diary about the loved son who took his life. Distressing content.
How parents can watch for self-harm
Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some.
Local Focus: Boxing to battle suicide
Boxers battle it out for suicide prevention. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I wish every day he was back with us'
A mother's diary about the much-loved son who took his own life. Distressing content.
'The answers are there, just ask us'
Officials under fire for "not actually taking a stand" on suicide. Warning: Distressing
'The morning our lives changed forever'
A mother's diary about the much-loved son who took his own life. Distressing content.
Break the Silence: PM's chief science adviser releases report on youth suicide
The Prime Minister's chief science adviser has released a report on youth suicide.
Teen self-harmed to 'get out of the pain in my head'
Hospitals daily discharging more than 11 Kiwis under 25 with self-mutilation injuries.
New research: 1 in 20 NZ students attempt suicide
Plea for change as almost one in 20 high school pupils report trying to take own life.
Break the Silence: 'Please just keep asking for help'
Natalie shares her experience of getting through depression. Warning: Distressing content.
Let's deal with our terrible statistics
The child and adolescent mental health crisis demands urgency.
'I was scared to admit something wasn't right'
ZM's online producer talks about her experience with depression. Distressing content
'Mental health is our biggest concern'
Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.
'I would go out and write myself off'
ZM radio host opens up about his battle with depression. Distressing content warning.
ZM's Jase opens up about his past
Jase from ZM opened up about his past and his struggle with depression and suicide.
'We have to think differently' says MOH
New Zealand's youth suicide rate is "appalling" and we, as a country, have not done enough to help children struggling with mental health, says Dr Ian Soosay of the Ministry of Health.
Kids in crisis waiting months for help
Shortage of mental health services for children a 'crisis'. Distressing content warning.
Teen's emotional plea: Listen to us
Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.
'What my brother's death taught me'
Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some readers.
Govt concerned by suicide accountability
Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some.
Break the Silence: Mike King on our 'national shame'
Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some readers.
Schools told Mike King's suicide prevention talks are 'dangerous'
Schools were told Mike King's talks on suicide were "dangerous".
Mike King: NZ's mental health system is 'broken'
Mike King has spoken out after a school withdrew an invitation for him to speak to kids.
'I had a complete total meltdown'
A Kiwi shares his advice for those stuck in a dark place.
Ministry to revisit advice on suicide for schools
Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.
Coleman: Suicide strategy not working
Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.
The phone call that saved her life
"Drugs and abuse was the normal thing. This is when I really fell deep."