Study quashes same-sex family myth
Three decades of research quashes the myth that kids of same-sex couples fare worse.
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Reading test could show signs of dementia
If you struggle, it could be an early sign of dementia, scientists claim.
Local Focus: Cycling to stop suicide
A Kiwi couple pedal to raise mental health awareness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Assault victim takes up Krav Maga after attack
Logan Rasmussen had just walked into Southern Cross when a staff member attacked him.
Why only intelligent people find this cartoon funny
Study finds reactions to cartoon indicative of intellect. So do you find this funny?
Probiotics could help women dodge baby blues
A New Zealand study found a probiotic reduced the rate of serious anxiety among new mums.
Parents fight to get their babies back
Two weeks ago, a newborn baby was taken from his parents at an Auckland hospital.
Police release image of missing man's slippers
Search continues for missing man as DHB launches investigation.
'We failed my sister before she became a killer'
Mum and Dad did everything they could to keep her happy. We should have seen the signs.
Parents fight to get their babies back
A child with brittle bone disease was taken from her parents for suspected child abuse.
The real reason some get addicted to drugs
Drug addiction isn't about bad habits, fear of withdrawal... It's about the brain.
Is sex addiction a myth?
Claims of sex addiction are becoming more common, but is it a myth or reality?
Review after disappearance of hospital patient
Gordon McLean has been missing since Thursday when he left a Dunedin Hospital.
'It hit me so hard': Landlord's tragic discovery
When Tim went to chase up a payment from his tenant, what he discovered was heartbreaking.
My anorexia battle - are you okay?
An anorexia survivor speaks out about her mental health battle.
Police union launches mental health app
An app's being launched to help police officers manage the stresses of the job.
Waikato cop pulls suicidal man from the brink
Everyone needs to know there is someone to talk to, say police.
'I can't bring him back': Father mourns his son
"All the cries for help fell on deaf ears," father says. Distressing content.
Everything that's wrong with Mental Health Awareness Week
Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald asks: What are we actually trying to make people aware of?
Police overhaul to stop mentally ill being locked up
Police want to slash numbers of mentally ill people being locked up by 75 per cent.
'Under-resourcing hits police mental health'
Low police numbers and inadequate resources are creating mounting pressure for officers.
Ninety days rowing to raise money for depression
A Kiwi is rowing across the Atlantic to raise money for depression.
Mother's tearful plea: 'Nobody helped us'
A mother who lost her daughter to suicide is pleading for an urgent inquiry.
Principal pursued teacher in drunken late-night visits
A principal has been censured for showing up without an invitation - once at 2am.
Rachel Smalley: Mind detox is better than therapy
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'We begged for help'
The parents of Ariana Reedy, who took her own life, are delivering a petition today.
DHB faulted over man's death
Consider having psychiatrists at weekends and public holidays - report
Farmers urged to seek help for mental illness
Federated Farms wants rural New Zealanders to take stock on their mental health.
Survivor of Ross Bremner killings visits home
The survivor of the Ross Bremner killings has made his first return to the family home.
Marilou speaks: Gunman 'lay in bed moaning, screaming'
Girlfriend of Las Vegas shooter has given a chilling account of his fragile mental state.
Is divorce genetic?
Research reveals that your likelihood to divorce could be written in your DNA
Accused recently released from mental health unit
A man accused of murder was released from a mental health unit days before the death.
Moko inquest: A tale of two mothers
At the heart of Moko's shocking death were two young mothers struggling to cope.