What began as an effort to live a healthier lifestyle led to a dangerous condition for this young woman.

Lucy Hone will be trying to "walk through it" today on the second anniversary of her 12-year-old daughter's death.

COMMENT: In the interests of not being such a drip, I have decided I could take some pointers from Donald Trump.

Requirements for sexual attack survivors to be diagnosed with a mental health illness to get ongoing taxpayer funded counselling could be reviewed.

A million selfies are taken every day but psychologists warn the 'cult of me' has grave consequences.

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.

An extra $2.2 billion will be pumped into health over four years to help cope with an ageing population and record immigration.

The hills of Dairy Flat are alive with the sounds of music whenever James Wong, 7, and music therapist May Clulee get together.

Nia Glassie and Moko Rangitoheriri were both beaten to death at the age of 3.

Cases of surprise births are not uncommon. So what causes them?

When is suffering so unbearable that euthanasia can be considered as the only option?

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.

It's been nearly seven years since Rob Mokaraka tried to orchestrate his own violent death, calling 111 then threatening the attending police.

Many adults affected by adult ADHD are misdiagnosed with different mental illnesses such as depression.

Susie Orbach is a psychotherapist.

OPINION: Kyle MacDonald discusses some of the factors that could contribute to a person self harming.

Meditation doesn't just relax the mind - it could also keep it young.

COMMENT: Understandably, some Cantabrians are feeling emotionally exhausted and worn out and are finding it hard to cope, writes Hugh Norriss.

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Aucklanders are being pushed out of their own housing market and are responsible for one in five house sales in cities including Hamilton, Whangarei and Tauranga.

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.

OPINION: Kyle MacDonald talks through the tips to improve our ability to pay attention to a partner and express empathy for their concerns.

Considering therapy? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald discusses common attachment concerns and the often asked question, can therapy make you more crazy?

OPINION: Kids have it hard these days. It doesn't seem like it when they're playing on their $500 tech gadgets, but they do.

The new Health and Safety at Work Act, which comes into force today, expressly provides for mental health issues in an increasingly stressed-out and competitive workplace, writes Mai Chen.

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald looks at the changing nature of bullying and the roles we all have the potential to play.

A mother shares her ordeal and advice since learning her son has autism.