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Ardern pledges more help for quake kids
Jacinda Ardern pledges more help for Christchurch and Kaikoura quake kids
Mental health should be part of GP services
COMMENT: Mental health counselling around the clock should be available from GP clinics.
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When prison inmates become business partners. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Re-think alcohol price to address suicide'
Re-thinking alcohol availability is 'central to revitalising mental health policy'.
Sick woman rejected by rentals 50 times
A sickness beneficiary, desperate for a home, speaks out about the 'crazy' housing crisis.
Psychiatrist at Whitby abductor hearing
The man, who was found not guilty by way of insanity, will be sentenced next month.
Mental health initiatives: E-therapy for youth, pre-schoolers targeted
The Government has announced 17 new mental health initiatives.
Son cut out of will kills mum and sister
Joshua Cohen, who has mental health issues, has been charged with murder.
Editorial: Teens need to know they are not alone
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How to eat the 'wonder vitamin'
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The teen girls who wanted to die - Hailey and Milly's story of hope
Two teens tell of a life-saving bond that began at Starship hospital. Distressing content.
Thanks NZ for talking about suicide
Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers.
Don't punish beneficiaries, reward them
COMMENT: Punishing those trying to care for their family shouldn't be the Kiwi way.
Annie Lennox concerned for Sinead
Annie Lennox has taken to social media to express concern for the troubled singer.
'When you're in trouble, who do you call?'
One solution to reduce New Zealand's high suicide rate = one national crisis text number.
Break the Silence: Plea for resources
More support needed for those with mild to moderate mental health issues, says expert.
5 ways to reduce suicide rate
Could these be among the answers to our shocking youth suicide rate?
Daughter's suicide sparks campaign
Top UK lawyer says he hadn't realised how many people were affected by suicide.
'Mental health has become an election issue'
Mike King says there's "no doubt" mental health has become an election issue.
Opinion: How to protect kids from suicide
Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers.
Wristbands give hope to trouble teens
Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers.
New programme aims to build resilience in youth
Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some readers.
Five ways to reduce our suicide rate
We've got the worst teen suicide rate in the developed world - so what do we do to fix it?
Tackling suicide 'starts at preschool'
Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some readers.
SDHB not issuing helmets to mental health staff
Southern DHB says it decided against giving mental health staff helmets.
Safety precautions after nurses attacked by patients
Protective headgear issued to mental health staff after patient assaults Dunedin nurse.
The perilous pursuit of happiness
COMMENT: So many in the West are depressed because they're expected not to be.
Youth suicide: 'It's an absolute tragedy'
Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman: "Nothing worse" than losing a child to suicide.
Stressed? You should talk to yourself
Stressed? Silently talking to yourself in the third person may help your control emotions.
What Trump's tweets really say about him
Bombastic President Trump's tweets show he's a creative, competitive and a rule-breaker.
Sharp rise in eating disorder cases
Demand for treatment for eating disorders far exceeding resources available, families say.
'I'm a survivor not a victim'
Abuse survivor Maria has an empowering message for others. Distressing content.
'I'm so glad I survived'
Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers.