EntertainmentJay-Jay's depression battleJay-Jay says she's "always been one of those people who has been insecure" and reached her lowest point in Mexico earlier this year.27 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandInspection following psychiatrist's alleged fraudAn inspection of Waikato District Health Board's mental health service has been announced following the arrest of a man working as a psychiatrist.27 Jul 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' raised over alleged health worker fraudThe Minister for Health says he has serious concerns after a health board staffer working as a psychiatrist was fired and arrested for possible identity fraud.26 Jul 09:52 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: My kind inner voice gives me a breakA while ago my therapist asked me to sit in a different chair and talk out loud in the voice in my head, writes Deborah Hill Cone. That was easy: "You're so hopeless. You're so needy. You're pathetic."26 Jul 09:22 PM
LifestyleWhy time flies as we get olderThe passage of time is a puzzling thing. While few will dispute that a minute comprises 60 seconds, the perception of time can vary dramatically.26 Jul 09:05 PM
New ZealandFormer hospital staff member on fraud chargeWaikato Hospital bosses are contacting 25 mental health patients after they were treated by a psychiatrist suspected of identity fraud.25 Jul 11:43 AM
LifestyleSexist men are literally losersHere's a research finding that should surprise no one: The men most likely to harass women online... are the men most likely to have their own problems.22 Jul 07:30 PM
LifestyleWomen decline mentally much faster than menWomen may be at a greater risk from dementia than men according to a new study which suggests they decline mentally at a far faster rate.22 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow loneliness takes toll on elderlyElderly men and women with solitary lives suffered more age-related mental decline than those who enjoyed lots of company, an Alzheimer’s conference heard.21 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleCan you see the faces in these things?Do you see a face in this building? If so, you are experiencing a phenomenon known as pareidolia.20 Jul 12:40 AM
LifestyleFeeling glum? Phones can tellScientists are starting to mine cellphone data in the hope that it will help them pinpoint signs of a disease long before it can be diagnosed by a blood sample or MRI.17 Jul 09:50 PM
LifestyleWhich sort of drunk are you?For the first time psychologists have identified the four characters people transform in to when they've had too many beers.16 Jul 08:20 PM
LifestyleThis tiny tattoo says a thousand wordsWatch: A Rotorua tattoo artist is donating all profits made from inking semicolon tattoos to help people with depression.15 Jul 10:30 PM
LifestyleHow to make your anxiety work for youAn anxious nature can be an advantage - but only if you have the tools to manage it. Here, Dr Alice Boyes explains the technique.15 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleHas a boy found a test for Alzheimer's?A 15-year-old British boy has developed a potential test for Alzheimer's disease that could allow the condition to be diagnosed 10 years before first symptoms appear.13 Jul 03:25 AM
Lifestyle'Coming out' with depressionAs Ruby Wax advises lying to your boss if you suffer depression, high-flier Nick Baber says honesty transformed his career.12 Jul 10:15 PM
LifestyleSugar not so sweet when you're grumpyIf a bad mood has you reaching for the biscuit tin, watch out – they might not taste as sweet as you’re expecting.12 Jul 05:00 AM
LifestyleIs menopause all in your mind?Hot flushes, night sweats, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Not forgetting mood swings like a roller-coaster. Yep, it’s the menopause.11 Jul 11:42 PM
LifestyleVampires are real and they need careVampires are real. And these people need as much psychotherapy and medical help as the rest of us, claims an expert.10 Jul 02:05 AM
LifestyleCan you be addicted to food?Are you a "carb craver" or "chocaholic"? We often use language associated with addiction to describe our relationships with food. But is it really possible to be addicted to certain types of food?09 Jul 04:40 AM
LifestyleYoung life saved by FB postYoung Aucklander Ruby Joy says her life was saved by the touching words of British literary star Julie Burchill, who recently lost her son to suicide.08 Jul 02:20 AM
New ZealandYoung Kiwis seek support via textThe vast majority of young New Zealanders reaching out for support from Youthline are doing so through text messages.06 Jul 11:06 PM
LifestyleReasons you lose your temperBeen accused of waking up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Here are ten possible explanations for that bad temper.06 Jul 07:30 PM
Lifestyle'Sniff test' may help detect autism - researchA simple sniffing test could determine if children have autism even before they are able to speak, researchers say.04 Jul 01:30 AM
LifestyleIrish author's anorexia relapse book leads new wave of young adult fictionWith her positive messages and dark themes, Louise O’Neill is leading a new wave of young adult fiction that appeals to anxious parents too. ‘We need to be open and honest,’ she tells Sarah Hughes.03 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleDo you suffer post-party ‘hangxiety’?Increasing numbers of people say they feel panicky and paranoid after drinking. New terms 'hangxiety' and 'boozanoia' describe the next day regrets.03 Jul 02:45 AM
LifestyleIs depression a mental or physical illness?Most people feel down, tired and inactive when they're injured or ill. This "sickness behaviour" is caused by the activation of the body's immune response. It's the brain's way of conserving energy so the body can heal.02 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleAnti-depressant use during menopause 'raises risk of broken bones'Women who take common anti-depressants to counter the impact of menopause may have a 76 per cent higher risk of broken bones, scientists warn.28 Jun 07:00 PM
LifestyleWhy people get road rageA melting pot of factors unique to driving can cause even the most placid person to loose their rag on the road, explains NZ anger expert Dr Ian Lambie.24 Jun 02:50 AM
EntertainmentDelevingne reveals strugglesCara Delevingne suffered from a "massive wave" of depression as a young girl.20 Jun 07:48 PM
New ZealandIT man raises awareness of mental healthMike Dawes, founder of IT Heavy Hitters, truly is punching above his weight.19 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleNZ first to celebrate International Yoga DayNew Zealand will be first in the world to celebrate the United Nations declared International Yoga Day this Sunday.18 Jun 08:36 PM
LifestyleWhy cat videos make you feel so good"Internet users spend a significant amount of time consuming cat-related media, some of that while they are supposed to be doing other tasks like working."17 Jun 08:00 PM
