This is my world at the moment. Nightmares when I sleep, headaches while I'm awake and, if I succumb to it, a rising sense of panic that threatens to swallow me whole.

Auckland's mental hospital for criminals has been told bedroom doors should generally be left unlocked but it is uncertain how to comply in full.

Rather than smashing your way through half a dozen lattes, or being tempted to ride through the afternoon on a sugar high, here are some foods that will help you stay focused.

Time to get specific this week.

What does get me out of my dog-hair-encrusted bed? Curiously, what I find inspiring are people who are okay with being ordinary, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

It was unbearably hot and steamy in the green, canvas tent where more than 200 people were crammed; every inch of sitting, standing or squatting room was taken up, with all eyes trained on a small wooden stage.

People who are too smart for their jobs are putting themselves at risk of depression, according to a new study.

Most Kiwis say they live a contented life despite barely half of them saying they have enough or more than enough money to pay the bills.

In my experience people tend to seriously over estimate what can be achieved in the short term, and under estimate what can be achieved in the long term.

A London hoarder had a lucky escape when her ceiling collapsed under the weight of 20 tonnes of rubbish.

An anorexic girl’s obsession with food and calorie counting could be linked to autism, more commonly seen in boys, according to a new study.

Hot chocolate can help older people keep their brains healthy, research has shown.

While performing hot yoga isn't harmful if done properly, it does not make the body work harder than any other type of yoga.

I love seeing vision boards. It's a really fun "play" kind of exercise that is good for busy adults.

Asking each other for help could be the key to a better New Zealand, says Jimi Hunt, founder of depression charity Live More Awesome.

Hangovers don't just induce nausea, a thumping headache and a dry mouth, they make you stupid too, according to new research.

Health experts say that knowing your body's clock can help you synchronise your daily activities for optimal health.

Looking back last week at the whole of our lives from the perspective of our older selves is valuable as it connects us to our spiritual fuel and our values.

I really hope Kate Middleton doesn't suffer from post-natal depression, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

Funding for talk therapy is drying up just as increasing numbers of Kiwis are feeling comfortable talking about their problems.

Young Australian men are in crisis, with half feeling stressed and nearly one in 10 having thoughts about suicide, according to new research.

When we are creating a conscious programme of change and self-development in our lives it's helpful to look from two different perspectives.

Hollywood mothers who seem to juggle stellar careers with kids, husbands and travel - all while looking fabulous - pose a threat to women's mental health.

People who aren't happy with the fortune that their palm predicts are opting to have it surgically altered in a bid to improve their future.

A Waikato wellness retreat that has nurtured hundreds of earthquake-frazzled Christchurch residents back to health for free may have to close its doors.

I hope your vision for what you want for yourself is coming together! Over the coming weeks we are going to refine it and start subtly evolving it from dreams into goals.