A man has shared the sweet, simple way he tries to help his girlfriend with depression.

Does New Zealand need to follow the UK and appoint a "Minister for Loneliness"?

EDITORIAL: Ron Paterson's panel is at risk of traversing well-known ground.

Inquiries are continuing into how Donald Morey, 71, died in the care of Waitemata DHB.

COMMENT: No inquiry will cure incompetence and bureaucratic unprofessionalism.

COMMENT: Even very young school children are being diagnosed with anxiety these days.

The Government has announced a wide-ranging inquiry into mental health issues

The father of a mentally unwell man is supporting an inquiry into mental health.

Bill English comments on the Government's inquiry into mental health.

One sign to look out for that loved ones may be struggling from depression.

200,000 elderly haven't had a conversation with a friend or relative in more than a month.

Because one man has ruptured his throat while trying to stifle a nasal blast.

I'm not an alcoholic, but it was hard to quit drinking. Here's how Keri Wiginton did it.

A co worker was demoted when he asked for counselling after a relationship ended.

Former MP Matt Robson says Jim Anderton "recognised a gigantic wrong" in NZ society.

Colby Harris was looking forward to Christmas, a new job and life farming when he died.

Gail Harris speaks to The New Zealand Herald about the death of her son and the need for mental health issues in the farming community to be discussed more openly. / Alan Gibson

An innocent habit has cost a teenage girl her life.

Why do men and women suffer stress differently? Brain researchers aim to solve the puzzle.

Chantelle Baxter was Australia's most influential woman, but now she's in a living hell.

We all need to be prepared to give more and expect less.

Getting up in the morning can be really hard, here are some tips for a refreshing wake up.

Police were called at 4.55pm to reports of a person on the train tracks.

The story of a synthetics addict has been revealed in a Coroner's findings this week.

The unions announced negotiations - but David Clark says none are confirmed.

Renee Gunbie lost her right hand in a P fuelled sword attack. Now she's lost her freedom.

The festive season can be painful for those who have lost a loved one - especially kids.

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald on why it's good for kids to experience boredom.

Disgraced doctor smoked meth and cannabis before she was sacked.

Patients said they often struggle to be released from the Mental Health Act.