New research suggests confusion over what constitutes a unit of alcohol is driving women to drink too much.

Many Kiwis affected by the 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake will need "significant ongoing psychological support", the PM's chief science adviser says.

Beth fell asleep on the couch one day and didn't wake up for six months. Here's why.

The family of the man arrested over the stabbing of French tourist in Australia's Northern Territory are distraught, as the victim's wife is released from hospital.

Kim Knight explores the benefits of a good hug.

Counselling service that receives around 18,000 calls a month, to merge with Presbyterian Support Northern.

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explains how the term is used to describe what are often very different conditions of human misery.

An ex-policeman and close friend of slain jogger Jo Pert has laid a complaint against police for not detaining her killer the night before her death.

Doctor's failings included not putting the man in a mental health unit, an investigation found.

Are you doing what you can to nourish your brain? A London-based nutritionist reveals the six best foods to boost your brain power, memory and concentration.

Feeling stressed or depressed? Picking up knitting needles or a paintbrush may help.

Here's why inspirational quotes are like M&M's: appealing, tasty, addictive, and completely devoid of any nutritional value.

People affected by the current earthquake sequence are being urged to take extra care of themselves.

Calls to mental health helplines have spiked since the Kaikoura Earthquake.

Tears trickle down the faces of Kaikoura quake victims as they realise how long the road to recovery stretches before them.

A man named Jesus Christ broke into 13 of his neighbours' Auckland homes and took food and things he could sell to pawn shops.

COMMENT: When the honeymoon period is over, the couple's bed can become a battlefield, writes Tash Bell.

Mental healthcare workers are overworked and the sick are not getting the care they need, writes Polly Gillespie.

In a Sydney property, a postmodern shaman grows psychedelic plants he says he uses for medicine - plus one man tells of how ecstasy has helped him overcome PTSD.

A doctor in the UK dismissed patients' stories of out-of-body experiences during surgery until he went in for his own operation where he saw visions of his family and former patients.

A sexpert appeared on a UK morning news programme earlier this week to urge all women to orgasm at least three times a week.

West Coast had highest rate

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald discusses how we can best respond to those living through the earthquakes, and why it's okay to let yourself be afraid.

Employers whose staff are struggling to cope following Monday's earthquake are being given advice on how to best support their employees.

New data showing an increase in long wait times for youth patients needing mental health help has been labelled "appalling" by a local

Funds raised in this year's Red Nose Day will be focused on battling New Zealand's growing child and adolescent mental health problems.

We have often been told that doing some gardening can benefit us physically. Now scientists believe getting outdoors to rake the

The Black Cap star who spectacularly fell from grace after admitting match-fixing has revealed his tough battle to retain his health after a suicide attempt.

Why some people are worriers and what to do about it.

Now there's a radical new recipe for healthy minds - and the good news is, pasta and wine are back on the menu, says Chloe Lambert.