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Ice challenge of a different kind

When father-of-two John Dennis decided he wanted to ski to the South Pole, his first step was to take a "business case" to his wife Heidi.

Sonia's battle to beat blues

Lotto presenter Sonia Gray has started a mental health awareness campaign for young adult women.

Louise Thompson: The question to ask when something doesn't feel right

You know that feeling, that nagging feeling that something is a little off. It might be the job, the relationship, a friendship or a family thing. But you have an underlying feeling of unease.

C-sections raise autism link

Babies born through Caesarean section are more likely to develop autism, a new study says.

Verity Johnson: Mental health issues really test doctors' bedside manner

Rich-lister slides $50k to charity

Rich-lister Eric Watson has come to the rescue of a bid to create the world's longest waterslide by donating $50,000.

Robyn Yousef: TV depression storyline handled with care

Shortland Street you did it well. The writers, crew and cast - especially 15-year-old actor KJ Apa - and the advisers from the Mental Health Foundation all deserve enormous bouquets.

Six strange addictions

From eating ice to picking scabs, people can become addicted to all sorts. Here are six of the strangest addictions we've come across.

How birth season affects personality

Babies born in summer are more likely to suffer mood swings when they grow up, while those born in winter are less likely to become irritable adults, scientists claim.

Biking together to banish the blues

Murray Patton: Still work to do on mental health issues

Evidence of life after death?

Tough trip for charity

A chilly 1km swim is in store for Shanon Stallard today as he leaves Mission Bay on a journey of a lifetime - swimming, running and cycling his way to Wellington in five days to raise awareness about mental health.

The genetics of anorexia

Anorexia has been blamed on skinny models and pushy parents – but more than half of the risk is inherited, studies show. Now the hunt is on to find which genes are behind it.

Winz shootings: Accused yet to enter a plea

Finn fights for mental health

A 12-year-old nicknamed "little samurai" has raised nearly $600 for the Mental Health Foundation after a karate teacher who inspired him committed suicide earlier this year.

What can parents do about their teenagers' mental health?

Very few parents or teachers are qualified to assess mental health. The overlap between mental health problems and "usual" teen behaviour makes any intervention more complicated.

More Kiwis seek help for gambling

The number of people seeking help for gambling problems has hit an all-time high but that is being hailed as a sign that those in need are better accessing services.