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
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
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
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
LifestyleAlzheimer's could be passed on through medical accidentsIn a landmark finding, researchers said it was possible the "seeds" of dementia could be transferred from the brain tissue of one person to another.11 Sep 11:30 PM
LifestyleShort bursts of exercise help heart healthThey said that while longer spells of moderate exercise were good, there were "strong benefits" in repeated short bouts of intense activity such as star jumps.10 Sep 07:11 PM
OpinionHow to stop worries sabotaging your sleepNot getting enough shut eye? Here are some blissfully easy ways to stop stress giving you insomnia.08 Sep 03:46 AM
New Zealand'Nothing less than a lethal weapon'A truck driver who narrowly missed a police officer during a more than 50km police pursuit was suffering from post traumatic stress disorder.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi teen charged with murderA New Zealander living in Vanuatu has appeared in court today facing charges for murdering a local man in what police describe as a vicious, drunken fight over a girl.07 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleTwelve Questions: Grace Barcelos OwenGrace Barcelos Owen talks about losing her husband, finding joy again and her new career as a psychologist.07 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleAvid weed smoker? Study wants youWanted: Right-handed, English-speaking male dope smokers aged between 18 and 45 for a university study on brain activity.05 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleThere's a hoarder in every one of usExtreme hoarding is a recognised psychological disorder, and, like most disorders, it finds a fainter echo in each of us.05 Sep 04:16 AM
LifestyleDoes wifi really fry your brain?The belief that electrical devices cause health problems is far more common than you might think.05 Sep 12:45 AM
LifestyleRich and sad? You have affluenzaEven multibillionaire video game creators get wealth fatigue, says Jonathan Wells.04 Sep 12:54 AM
Lifestyle'Reverse praying': The latest body challengeA new body challenge has emerged in China following the popularity of previous contortion tests, with the latest relying on flexibility.03 Sep 06:37 PM
LifestyleOptical illusion tattooA woman with depression has tried to illustrate how it feels to suffer with the illness by having an optical illusion tattoo.01 Sep 03:08 AM
