Anxiety, depression, social struggles: 'Dire' shortage of help for some young Kiwis
Kids aged 11-13 grapple with issues previously not faced until 15 or 16, says principal.
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Kim Eriksen-Downs talks about the power of indigenous healing.
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Delay is 'extremely disappointing', says advocate for people with eating disorders.
Opinion: Health and education are closely linked - NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Many NZ children face health and education challenges. Would a holistic approach help?
Woman attacked paramedic and teacher in front of students
The woman also rode a bicycle through group of primary students, shouting profanities.
'Happy tears': Mike King's Gumboot Friday gets $6m per year in coalition deal
Incoming government pledges to give Gumboot Friday millions annually.
Growing Up in NZ study: Improving mental health needs to include all rangatahi Māori
NZ Study says courageous action needed for improving Māori rangatahi mental health
‘My IVF failed. I will not be a mother. And I’m okay with that’
Times: Jane Mulkerrins was 44 and single when she decided to try to have a baby.
From one farmer to another: 'It's okay to cry'
Matt Holden was at rock bottom, but now he wants to help others in the rural sector.
New telehealth provider goes online for the 900,000 rural New Zealanders
Ka Ora Telecare's initial rollout is for 20 rural practices.
Are social media detoxes really good for you? Here’s what the research says
Is a digital diet every now and then good for your mental health?
'She has to go everywhere with me': Pet chicken frequents job sites and cafes in Whangārei
Northlander Clark Ha has a special bond with a chicken called Yuki.
What the lists you make say about your personality
The way you write a list reveals more about you than you think.
Te Pāti Māori says handbrake is already going on Māori spending
Party president John Tamihere believes Māori funding faces big cuts by the new Government.
Mental illness, especially later in life, can increase the risk of dementia
New York Times: A large New Zealand study has helped to establish the link.
‘I warned Mark Zuckerberg teens weren’t safe on Instagram – he ignored me’
Arturo Béjar said Instagram is 'categorically not' appropriate for children.
'Pretty alarmed': Thousands of Kiwis with ADHD forced to switch drugs after supply problems
Global demand has been blamed for the shortage of Teva, a common ADHD drug.
Kiwi K-pop star joins US first lady to talk mental health
Rosé joined US first lady to discuss how even famous people deal with emotional struggles.
New report shows schools are struggling to deal with sexual violence
The report includes testimonies from 300 youths describing their experiences.
'They didn’t do anything': Six Colorado officers charged with failing to intervene during Kiwi’s fatal standoff
Christian Glass was shot five times in his car after suffering a mental health crisis.
Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints
Parents accuse mall of priortising pets over kids with sensory or disability issuses.
Guidelines to help youth quit vaping released
Around 1 in 5 high school students are now regular vapers.
American nightmare: Tragedy strikes famed Kiwi tennis family
NYT: The death of one daughter and the abuse of another have devastated the Lewis family.
Auckland doctor wrote thousands of prescriptions for ADHD drugs without approval
Tony Hanne was accused of professional misconduct over prescriptions he had written.
Givealittle donation record: Who got the most support?
More than ever before was raised through the online platform, despite a challenging year.
Can some antidepressants cause lasting sexual problems?
NY Times: Some patients say symptoms persist long after they've stopped taking SSRIs.
'Heartbreaking': Man lived in windowless room before his death
An inquest into Joseph Bruce Carter's death is traversing issues in mental health care.
‘Significant questions’ around welfare of Marokopa fugitive’s children - psychologist
It has been almost two years since Tom Phillips and his children disappeared.
Mo bros to risk it with the brisket at burger eating contest
Burger eating contest to feed funds into men's health.
People of all ages and abilities hit Dannevirke Domain for Gumboot Friday fundraiser
What started as one woman's idea kicked into a day of fun and fitness for Gumboot Friday.
Dr Ruth saved people’s sex lives. Now she wants to cure loneliness
New York Times: 'The first thing to do is have the courage to admit you’re lonely.'
Covid comeback on the cards for Christmas
The re-emergence of Covid will put Māori and Pasifika whānau most at risk.
'There is hope': How a man transformed a life of depression
Northland mental health survivor comes out about his struggles and eventual transformation