Deborah Hill Cone: Let's get ahead by saving neurons
COMMENT: Getting rid of these surplus mental activities. So the following mental topics are going in the landfill to free up brainpower.
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A popular blogger reveals her battle to her 108,000 Facebook followers.
Mental health services at 'breaking point'
Statistics show the Canterbury District Health Board deals with 17 new adult walk-ins every day - adults who have never needed the help of mental health services before.
Identifying social media addiction
Likes, shares, favourites, new followers... it all just feels so GOOD doesn't it? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald discusses how social media use can tip over to addiction.
Brave teen reveals anorexia battle
What began as an effort to live a healthier lifestyle led to a dangerous condition for this young woman.
Losing a loved one a 'daily battle'
Lucy Hone will be trying to "walk through it" today on the second anniversary of her 12-year-old daughter's death.
Life lessons from Donald Trump
COMMENT: In the interests of not being such a drip, I have decided I could take some pointers from Donald Trump.
Being a victim is not illness
Requirements for sexual attack survivors to be diagnosed with a mental health illness to get ongoing taxpayer funded counselling could be reviewed.
Why selfies are giving us teen brain
A million selfies are taken every day but psychologists warn the 'cult of me' has grave consequences.
How to fix the 'boy crisis'
We often worry about the future for girls, but it's boys who are locked in a crisis that's been building for a decade.
Budget 2016: Extra $2.2 billion pumped into health
An extra $2.2 billion will be pumped into health over four years to help cope with an ageing population and record immigration.
How music therapy can heal your brain
The hills of Dairy Flat are alive with the sounds of music whenever James Wong, 7, and music therapist May Clulee get together.
Teen's profound letter explaining autism
Gordy Baylinson is a beautiful writer with a lot to say. And he has strong opinions about the police and the treatment of autistic people.
How to give good advice
OPINION: Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explains the right way to give advice.
The short, tragic lives of Nia and Moko
Nia Glassie and Moko Rangitoheriri were both beaten to death at the age of 3.
9 months pregnant and no idea
Cases of surprise births are not uncommon. So what causes them?
Abuse victim reignites euthanasia debate
When is suffering so unbearable that euthanasia can be considered as the only option?
Kyle MacDonald: How much can you really help someone with an addiction?
OPINION: The biggest struggle for someone in a relationship with an actively addicted person is not the impact of the addiction, but to recognise the limits of the help we can provide.
Actor turns spotlight on act of 'chaos'
It's been nearly seven years since Rob Mokaraka tried to orchestrate his own violent death, calling 111 then threatening the attending police.
Do you have adult ADHD?
Many adults affected by adult ADHD are misdiagnosed with different mental illnesses such as depression.
Why do people self harm?
OPINION: Kyle MacDonald discusses some of the factors that could contribute to a person self harming.
What it's really like to have a child with autism
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Meditation can knock 7 years off age of your brain
Meditation doesn't just relax the mind - it could also keep it young.
Hugh Norriss: Cantabrians 'feeling emotionally exhausted'
COMMENT: Understandably, some Cantabrians are feeling emotionally exhausted and worn out and are finding it hard to cope, writes Hugh Norriss.
NZ Herald Focus: 18 April 2016
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Review sought into mental health services
The Green Party is demanding further investigation of mental health services in the wake of what it calls a "damning review" of the Waikato District Health Board's psychiatric care.
How to show more empathy to your partner
OPINION: Kyle MacDonald talks through the tips to improve our ability to pay attention to a partner and express empathy for their concerns.
Does therapy make you more crazy?
Considering therapy? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald discusses common attachment concerns and the often asked question, can therapy make you more crazy?