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Why ADHD is more common in boys than girls
For every girl diagnosed, three to seven boys will receive ADHD diagnosis. Here's why.

How controversial series saved teen's life
'We wanted to really reiterate that there's a million reasons not to take your life.'

'My year of extraordinary highs and lows'
Composer Eve de Castro-Robinson, 61, on the year that almost broke her.

Why you should never ignore your gut instinct
Gut-to-brain signals have a powerful influence on our mood and decisions.

Actress used hypnotherapy to kick smoking habit
The actress praised hypnosis for helping her to quit smoking.

Confronting hard truths on Outward Bound
Tess encounters a major learning curve about her own abilities on Outward Bound.

Jonny Wilkinson shares mental health struggle
One of the greatest fly-halves of all time reveals his struggle with mental health.

How Netflix show makes teens more empathetic
New research into controversial series 13 Reasons Why has delivered surprising results.

Packer's plunge: Inside billionaire's troubled private life
James Packer was born into wealth, but has faced continual struggles in his personal life.

Billionaire quits: Packer steps down over 'mental health'
James Packer is suffering "mental health issues" and abruptly resigned from his company.

Hospital assaults: Police respond to claims
An investigation into the alleged assault on staff at Hillmorton Hospital is now underway.

Is it okay to lie to an Alzheimer's patient?
When a family member or friend loses their memory, is lying a wise option to help them?

Cake for killers: Victims' fury at 'special treats' video
A DHB video reveals criminal offenders in mental health unit get 'special treats'.

Only the lonely: The New Zealanders plagued by loneliness
Urgency grows for proactive solutions as New Zealand's elderly population burgeons.

87-year-old: 'Running has been my saviour'
The almost-90 year old is set to run his 50th half marathon this year.

Kids and screens: Parents 'robbing kids of childhood'
Child psychotherapist highlights the dangers of small children being addicted to devices.

Toddlers may be key to happiness
Parents of toddlers are still much happier than their childless counterparts.

Stephen Hawking's advice for coping with depression
When theoretic physics applies to life, dark holes aren't impossible to get out of.

How to manage your inner critic
Kyle MacDonald discusses what fuels your inner critic and how to cultivate a positive one.

Are smartphones robbing kids of childhood?
Ten years ago kids grew up with limited external pressure - but now it's all changed.

Is this the cure to beating Mondayitis?
Here's some expert advice on how to beat the Monday blues.

How you can tell if your mind's eye is blind
Up to one in 20 people are affected by the condition.

Insurance battle: Widow fights for payout
A brain tumour stopped him paying life insurance, his wife says - then it killed him.

NZ's drug underworld: 'Severed limbs, swingers parties and murder'
A new book has revealed the dark underworld of NZ's P epidemic.

Jan Logie: 'We can all live free from violence'
Logie said new initiatives between the sector and Government are already underway.

Everything you know about depression is wrong
Kyle MacDonald on where the real truth about depression is found.

Christie Marceau death: Coroner demands changes
A Coroner has demanded a raft of changes and reviews after the death of Christie Marceau.

Autistic girl left battered after school restraining
A mother stated her child "looked like she'd been in a car crash" after being restrained.

How to become an optimist in 21 days
Get into the happiness habit with these simple tips to rewire your brain.