COMMENT: Why do we stop talking about suicide when we're encouraging those who are vulnerable or fragile to do exactly the opposite and start talking.

There are a number of myths associated with what happens to our brain and bodies as we age.

Kyle MacDonald explains how criticism impacts us and how best to react to it.

Psychologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd unveils six easy steps to boost your mood.

EXCLUSIVE: The sole survivor of the Ross Bremner killings - his dad Keith - still doesn't know how his son and wife died.

While the CAA asserts pilot error caused the crash that killed 2degrees boss Eric Hertz and his wife Kathy in 2013, his test pilot brother blames an engineering error.

The family of Nicky Stevens, who died after leaving a Hamilton mental health facility unescorted, have labelled a report into his death "backside covering".

A local English council has been ordered to pay damages after taking a week-old baby into care.

For the first time, scientists can point to evidence that people with ADHD have brain structures that differ from those of people without ADHD.

Labour, Greens, Maori Party add weight to call for inquiry into claims of abuse of children in state care.

Prominent Kiwis have banded together to demand an independent inquiry into the claims of sexual and physical abuse of children in state care.

Mental health workers plead for public support to fix a 'broken' system they say puts workers and patients at risk.

Have you ever been told "you're too sensitive"? Kyle MacDonald explains what the real issue is when someone is accused of being overly emotional.

Lifting your intake of fruit and vegetables can make a difference to the way you feel in just a couple of weeks, a University of Otago study has found.

After growing concerned about her ability to recall things and focus, Rachel Kelly embarked on a five-year search to learn how food can help boost mental clarity.

COMMENT: I see his traits in me - but at least I'm getting therapy.

An autistic advocacy group says a 4four-year jail term for a Blenheim mother who killed her autistic daughter was "nowhere near enough". Autistic

The young son of murder victim Alexsis Tovizi is among scores of traumatised children in desperate need of counselling after last November's earthquake.

In 1997 Helen and Neville Anderson invited a group of friends to spend weekend with them at a Raurimu lodge. That trip led to one of NZ's worst mass shootings.

Do you feel like you're suffering from "Trump anxiety"? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald does too. Although he's pretty sure it's not anxiety, so much as an utterly rational fear.

Here are two handwritten notes by Trump, written in 2011 and 2016, and break down what his script reveals about the commander-in-chief.

A son has published heart-wrenching video filmed with his mother, who has dementia, as she forgets who he is for the first time.

Police are looking for an 89-year-old man with dementia who has gone missing from his New Plymouth home. Bill Workman left his home

The British MP was in the process of establishing the loneliness commission when she was murdered outside her constituency last June.

Child poverty is a multi-headed beast, writes Rachel Smalley. She tells of a visit to the emergency department and an agitated mother waiting for help.

A new report warns a parasite commonly found in cat faeces alters the chemistry of the human brain, making it fertile ground for Alzheimer's to take hold.

Most of us will be confident that we can count to 50 without any struggle, however this puzzle may just have you questioning your numeracy skills.

Research shows that consuming plenty of fruit and vegetables, olive oil and wine could slow shrinking of the brain among people in their 70s.

A principal who stalked a young teacher has been censured by the teacher's body.

Five homicides within 15 months involving acutely unwell mental health patients have led to an overhaul of health systems following a critical review.