LifestyleTransgender woman's final messageHeartbreaking message posted to Facebook a plea to help fix society for trans people.19 Oct 07:22 PM
New ZealandRiding for a cause with her best mate IndyHaving battled mental health problems, Leisa McNaughton is on the road to recovery and plans to set out on an epic cycle ride with her dog Indy to raise money and awareness.18 Oct 07:53 AM
LifestyleWe're more likely to email co-workers than talkAlmost half of us admit to sending emails rather than talking face-to-face with colleagues - even if we're sitting next to them.17 Oct 09:05 PM
LifestyleStress affects partners as well as workersOne in five partners of Kiwi military and emergency workers could be suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, a new study shows.17 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat's the most stressful job?Your job may be causing more stress than your boss's. Here's why.16 Oct 12:28 AM
LifestyleThe top reason to pursue happinessA 30-year-long study reveals a pretty major reason to keep smiling.15 Oct 06:43 AM
EntertainmentComic: My depression fightComedienne Sarah Silverman has opened up about her battle with depression, revealing she has been living with the disease since she was a teenager.15 Oct 03:45 AM
LifestyleTouching pic captures heartsYoung man held hands with a man with cerebral palsy on a crowded bus.13 Oct 02:08 AM
LifestyleDelevingne reveals depression battleThe model-turned-actress said that she wanted "the world to swallow me up" during her school years.11 Oct 02:15 AM
LifestyleScientists say 'runner's high' is like a marijuana highA new study published this week challenges that notion and puts forth a theory that the 'high' feeling joggers experience can be known as a 'self-produced marijuana'.08 Oct 10:18 PM
LifestyleInsomnia's new cure: Talking about itWhat if curing insomnia was as simple as talking to someone about it?08 Oct 06:47 AM
LifestyleWomen suffering post-sex bluesA good sex life is meant to make you happy. But nearly half of women find themselves feeling sad or tearful after making love, a study claims.07 Oct 06:00 PM
LifestyleSharp increase in male suicidesNew Zealand's suicide rate has risen for the first time in four years.05 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandADHD no bar for square peg studentAnna Redgrave discovers her ADHD syndrom during a psychology lecture at university.05 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleA test that could wipe out every genetic defectA blood test that can screen an unborn child for all known genetic abnormalities is to be offered to pregnant women by a private British clinic from next week.04 Oct 08:10 AM
New ZealandElderly woman given incorrect doseAn elderly woman with dementia was given four times her proper dose of antipsychotic medication for nine days before anyone noticed the error.28 Sep 02:38 AM
LifestyleCan hypnotherapy cure menopause?A new study recommends the alternative treatment, writes Ruth Wood.25 Sep 09:00 PM
LifestyleLet it go: Why it's good to cryWhen was the last time you had a good cry? Research suggests bottling up emotions could be harmful to mental health.25 Sep 02:30 AM
OpinionAngela Roberts: Education is about more than measuring gradesThere was a good question in the Herald editorial yesterday about the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA), amongst a fair bit of confusion and misinformation.21 Sep 09:34 PM
EntertainmentWaxing lyrical about the bluesRuby Wax was at the height of her fame when she was stopped in her tracks by a poster at a London Underground station that "outed" her.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Lifestyle$50 compensation for horrific burnsA young woman was badly burned and feared she may never have children after a horrifying medical blunder - and then offered a $50 fuel voucher by way of apology.19 Sep 05:00 PM
EditorialNiki Bezzant: Can you eat yourself happy?There's been emerging evidence showing that a healthy diet can reduce the risk of depression and cognitive decline.19 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi abuse survivor in praise of the Black Dot campaignIn 2003, Simonne Butler's hands were severed with a samurai sword by her then-partner, Antoine Dixon. She talks to NZME about a new awareness campaign.17 Sep 08:26 AM
LifestyleCoping with a child who has OCDTrichotillomania is a body-focused disorder characterised by the compulsion to pull out your hair. If you love a Trich sufferer, it can be frustrating.16 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandBack-to-work programme labelled a failA multimillion-dollar scheme to get beneficiaries with mental health conditions and sole parents back to work appears to have flopped.16 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleTrying to understand why some brains become hauntedHow do you find the chemical root of a disease, especially one as complex and multifaceted as borderline personality disorder, or BPD?16 Sep 01:16 AM
LifestyleHave you heard of Black Dot campaign?A new online campaign is giving victims of domestic violence a way to tell others what's going on at home without having to say anything.15 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandAct leader's 'harden up' talk blastedAct leader David Seymour's alleged comments that people with depression should "harden up" have been denounced as "unfortunate" by mental health advocates.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour denies 'harden up' accusationAct leader says he has been wrongly accused of telling a Victoria University student to "harden up" when asked about anxiety and depression.15 Sep 09:06 AM
LifestyleTattoos to cover abuse scarsA Brazilian tattoo artist is helping victims of domestic violence heal by covering up their scars with beautiful works of body art for free.15 Sep 03:02 AM
LifestyleWant to stay calm? Take up knittingKnitting can activate areas of the brain that are good for generating a sense of calm.15 Sep 12:26 AM
LifestyleRed wine slows dementia, but there's a catchA chemical found in red wine helps slow dementia, say scientists - but you would have to drink 1,000 bottles a day to get enough of it.13 Sep 09:23 PM
