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Don't die for your pay cheque – tackle your work stress
Are you stressed at work? You're not alone.

Former drug and alcohol addict's road to redemption
Recovering addict Ray Knight is planning to walk the country to help others.

Weird Science: Some drugs may not work for lefties
Could just being left-handed make common mental health treatments ineffective?

Mental health changes being worked through
Director of mental health says agencies working toward implementing recommended changes.

Four suspected suicides in rest homes
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has revised its Suicide Prevention Action Plan.

Mum with postnatal depression waits 7 months for treatment
"I can remember it so vividly. I was begging the doctor not to let me die..."

Why young tradie took his own life
A young Aussie tradesman hid a secret that became too much to carry.

Kyle MacDonald: No such thing as a naughty child
Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald on the truth about the concept of a "naughty child".

Can you win the most basic pub quiz?
While many cannot name the capital of Australia, how does your knowledge stack up?

Teens swamp sexual assault helpline after launch
The most common age group to call was 13-19 year olds.

Why Pete Evans put his baby into therapy
Paleo Pete speaks out about why his daughter sees an emotional therapist.

Are you tired of people being 'outraged'?
Avocado prices to Trump's border policies, here's what you should do with that outrage.

'Breathtaking': Kiwi's meeting with the royal family
Ezekiel Raui on Harry and Meghan's excitement for NZ and admiration of his Māori cloak.

Underweight model told she's 'too fat' to work in fashion
The model uploaded a furious rant to her YouTube channel.

Surprising difference between male and female brain
Neuroscientist's discovery reveals difference between male and female brains.

What happened when I told my boss I had depression
Fed up with hiding it, Annabel Fenwick-Elliott on what happened when she told the truth.

Kiwis anxious behind the wheel - study
New study reveals more than two-thirds of Kiwi drivers experience driving anxiety

Family's heartbreaking find on girl's Nintendo
Mum begs parents to talk to their children about bullying after heartbreaking discovery.

The eating disorder not everyone can see
Dave Chawner explains his struggle with an eating disorder others can't see.

Hate Goop? Gwyneth's still having the last laugh
What's really going on with the Oscar winner's much-mocked wellness venture?

Does chewing, sniffing or clicking enrage you?
If these things more than annoy you, then you may be suffering from this condition.

Are you at risk of burnout from your job?
Scientists reveal new test to quickly determine extreme stress levels.

Students doing 'What Ever It Takes' to tackle mental health, including hosting national inquiry
Students overcome personal barriers of fear and understanding to engage in project.

Ditch the 'likes' for Digital Detox Day
Tie too much up of ourselves in external factors and we lose who we are, organiser says.

Dancing with the Stars contestants paid
Celebrities cutting a rug for charity — and a fee, which some are also donating.

The complex cues behind 'hangryness'
You're spoiling for a spat, but all you really need is a sandwich. Why do we get "hangry"?

Nicky Stevens' father say son's death was 'a train-wreck waiting to happen'
Father reveals anger when it took three days to be told about his son's suicide attempt.

Hamilton mental health unit 'short-staffed'
Notes about ill man's treatment lost after he was found dead.

Safety first, mum tells son's inquest
Nicky Stevens should never have been allowed outside alone, grieving mum tells inquest.