OpinionPeter Kinderman: Fighting fear of flyingFears about air travel are common and entirely understandable. Human beings have not evolved to fly, writes psychologist Peter Kinderman.04 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestylePreterm babies' brains catch up in teenage yearsThe brains of premature babies can perform almost as well as those born at full-term by the time they're teenagers, depending on the environment the child grows up in, an Australian study shows.30 Jul 09:40 PM
LifestyleHow you are what you eatOver the last half century, the global food industry has profoundly changed the way we eat. While we understand how these dietary changes have impacted physical health, their effect on mental well-being is only now being realised.24 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestylePainkillers reduce risk of post-natal depressionWomen who use pain relief during childbirth may have a lower risk of depression after their babies are born, a leading psychiatrist has said.24 Jul 02:30 AM
NRLNRL: Newcastle stalwart seeks treatment for depressionWatching Alex McKinnon battle a devastating back injury contributed to Darius Boyd's battle with depression, Wayne Bennett says.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPsychologist: MH370 worse than MH17Auckland psychologist Grant Amos believes the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in March proved more troubling to nervous passengers.21 Jul 07:49 PM
NRLNRL: The mother hen caring for her young chooksThe tragic suicides last year of young Wests Tigers and North Queensland Cowboys players Mosese Fotuaika and Alex Elisala rocked a lot of people in rugby league and prompted Spencer and Carmen Taplin to try do something about it.19 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow gardens could help heal dementiaGardens in care homes could be crucial in helping to stimulate memories for dementia sufferers, scientists have found.16 Jul 11:30 PM
LifestyleThe role of therapy in rehabilitating sex offendersAs a clinical and forensic psychologist, I assess and treat sex offenders, ultimately to minimise the risk of reoffending and help keep the community safe.15 Jul 09:10 PM
LifestyleNZ a 'lifestyle superpower' - authorNew Zealand has been described as a "lifestyle superpower", joining Australia as the envy of the western world, a political author says.13 Jul 03:33 AM
EmploymentStaff fitness reflected in best workA recent study suggests that the positive impact of exercise on your personal life may extend to how well you function at work.11 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleStressful childhood could hinder memory and emotionsChronic stress from poverty, neglect and physical abuse in early life may shrink the parts of a child's developing brain.07 Jul 03:50 AM
LifestyleLiving with 1000 distractionsKiwi families reveal their stories of living life with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.05 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleAnxiety in NZ 'needs stopping'Rachel Grunwell chats with a professor, psychologist, meditation coach and a sufferer about this inner turmoil.03 Jul 03:00 AM
World'Angel of Woolwich' detainedA UK woman dubbed the "Angel of Woolwich" for confronting the killers of soldier Lee Rigby has been detained under the Mental Health Act.02 Jul 06:15 PM
New ZealandFacility asked why killer not admittedQuestions have been raised as to how a woman who threatened to harm her neighbour before later killing her was not formally admitted to a mental health facility earlier.30 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy too much sleep is badHaving too much sleep in middle age could be as bad as not getting enough, British researchers say.29 Jun 11:40 PM
WorldParalysed man moves againAn American man who was paralysed in a swimming accident has become the first patient to move his hand using the power of thought after doctors inserted a microchip into his brain.25 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldGenes may link cannabis, schizophreniaGenes associated with schizophrenia may also make people more likely to use cannabis, a new study has shown.25 Jun 04:46 AM
BusinessHow burnout can creep upBurnout is an extremely overused word. It's not uncommon for people who feel they're a bit stressed to use that word to exaggerate what they're feeling.24 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe process hypochondriacs go through - expertWe all worry about our health from time to time, at least to some degree, but some people worry excessively about catastrophic consequences of seemingly benign symptoms.23 Jun 03:50 AM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Mental health issues can affect financesPeople do odd - inexplicable, even - things with their money. Sometimes it's because of mental health problems - diagnosed or otherwise, writes Diana Clement.20 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleMusic healing stroke victimsStroke victims could make a quicker journey on the road to recovery if they take up a musical instrument, researchers claim.19 Jun 02:10 AM
LifestyleHow much gambling is 'too much'? - expert explainsGambling products are only harmful when people consume too much of them. Gambling is like alcohol: occasional use is generally safe, this expert explains.17 Jun 09:35 PM
New ZealandMore than a million Kiwis disabledAn ageing population has contributed to the rise in the number of disabled people in New Zealand, which last year rose to over one million - almost a quarter of the population.17 Jun 05:43 AM
