Getting started on your New Year's resolutions? Think about this first
'I don’t recommend my patients make New Year’s resolutions.'
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromMental Health
‘A club I don't want to be a part of’: Kiwi fitness founder on infertility 'heartache' and the search for a surrogate
Dominique Francis: 'It takes a little part of you away each time.'
New Year reset: 7 things to add or subtract for happiness, according to science
Psychologist Jacqueline Nesi on the strategies that have been proven to boost well-being.
Recognising excellence: 35 leaders celebrated in honours list
New Year Honours highlight achievements in art, education, governance and health.
10 tips from experts to improve our mental wellbeing
Cope with anxiety, manage depression, get adequate sleep and spark joy.
Bruce Springsteen on Trump, trauma and making music at 75
Times: He may be a rock legend, but Springsteen says he still has something to prove.
Nine ways to stop overthinking
Telegraph: Ruminating is common to many of us, but can spell bad news for your mood.
NZ comedian Bubbah on mental health and going off-grid
'I've grown up': Bubbah, aka Tina from Turners, on the moment that changed her life.
Actor reveals Oscar-winning role left him with PTSD, eating disorder
Method acting took a toll on this Hollywood star - one movie especially so.
Annabel Fenwick Elliott: My ADHD meant I was unreliable at work – but it was also my superpower
Telegraph - OPINION: This neurological condition can be both a handicap and a blessing.
Opinion: How Māori scholarship reshapes our understanding of history
'Maranga! Maranga! Maranga!' empowers Māori history, offering diverse, scholarly essays.
Seven traits of a dark empath – and why you should be wary of them
They're too nice but drain you emotionally and the drama never ends. Here's how to cope.
Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
Cyclone recovery success, school attendance challenges in first year as East Coast MP
Dana Kirkpatrick talks about the challenges and successes of her first year as MP.
She had thoughts of harming her baby. To treat her, doctors kept them together
New York Times: The importance of specialised care for fragile new mothers.
Former All Black loses name suppression after illegally sending nude photos
A judge said it was psychological abuse but the offender's moral culpability was limited.
What I learned in recovery: The value of routine in tough times
Ten lessons from addiction therapy that help me make better decisions.
'Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress package
Minister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.
What causes ‘hangxiety’ and how to manage it
Telegraph: ‘Hangxiety’ – anxiety after drinking – is an often-overlooked side effect.
Global mental health crisis hits workplaces
Financial Times: Billions of working days lost to burnout, depression, anxiety each year.
Why a Māori builder chose medicine to combat health system inequities
Joshua Brown downs tools for stethoscope, highlighting healthcare inequities for Māori.
I’ve had social anxiety all my life and December is the worst – this is how I survive
Telegraph: I’ve finally overcome my crippling fear of socialising. Here's how.
What is popcorn brain and how does it relate to ADHD?
If your thoughts jump around like popcorn in the microwave, this may be the reason.
$31.1m mental health facility opens at Gisborne Hospital
New Gisborne unit prioritises early intervention with two short-stay beds for better care.
Police admit 77 min delay in attending Northland child double homicide was a mistake
A woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they'd been dead for hours.
Māori dentist graduates as specialist, breaking 50-year gap at Otago
Dr Jonathan Martin urges Māori rangatahi to pursue healthcare, saying 'Your cultural identity is your greatest strength.'
What you should know before starting antidepressants
Telegraph: How often do you take them, what are the side effects and when could you start?
Council's alcohol policy targets harm in 23 high-crime suburbs
Health advocates praise Auckland's new policy, aiming to curb alcohol-related harm.
Breaking barriers: How new doctor champions Māori health in medicine
Carlton Irving graduates from Otago Medical School, pushes 'pure work ethic'.
Topgun curse: US Navy pilots face silent crisis
New York Times: Confidential programme studies devastating brain injuries in flight crews.
School stood by as bullies drove 12-year-old to attempt suicide, lawsuit alleges
Kelaia Turner's parents say school district did not do enough to stop students, teachers.
Surviving the festive rush: Health tips for a stress-free holiday
Northlanders seek tips to reduce Christmas stress, from shopping to family gatherings.
'Legacy of failure': Podmore inquest questions ex-cycling boss' elevation
Raelene Castle faced tough questions over her decision to appoint Andrew Matheson.
'Get help': Brave teen faces rapist in court, pleads for him not to harm anyone else
The girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.