Silly or soothing? Why Gen Z are drawn to ASMR videos
OPINION: The videos may cater to our need for 'intimacy, comfort and sensory stimulation'.
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Swearing is linked with increased pain tolerance and strength
From pain relief to physical strength, the benefits of swearing go beyond just venting.
‘It can get better’: Lady Gaga opens up about mental health journey
The star experienced psychosis five years ago, revealing it was a 'hard time' in her life.
Abuse survivor: My ACC counsellor answered my sex work ad
'I cried so hard, this is a man I fully trusted.'
Kāinga Ora tenant refused to leave: High Court eviction fight cost $32k
The housing provider wanted to make the property available for a family.
‘Untenable situation’: Judge criticises care of man in isolation
Jay has been detained in near-isolation for 19 years at the Mason Clinic.
Sociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression lift
The teen would normally have kept suppression but his case was sent to the adult court.
Parental estrangement: ‘I broke up with my abusive mother. I don’t regret it'
New York Times: 'I expected to feel guilt and grief... I didn't expect to feel joy.'
How a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHD
Kumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.
Nurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts bite
Government assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.
Feeling helpless or hopeless? You might have burnout or depression
Symptoms can be similar, here's how to identify what's up - and to cope with it.
Honouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate
'Mason was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.'
What should you eat if you have arthritis? A rheumatologist says these foods could help
OPINION: Improving your diet can help to reduce inflammation.
My patient was using a therapy chat bot. Was that okay?
AI can be useful as a supplement to treatment. But there are risks, too.
Who killed Matthew Perry? Inside a Hollywood tragedy
Times: The case has pulled the curtain on the shady networks that prey on wealthy addicts.
Opinion: Why ‘miserable man syndrome’ resonates with many
Loading the dishwasher 'wrong' is among many small grievances in relationships.
Eleven years on: Australian model scatters Charlotte Dawson’s ashes in final tribute
Dawson was found dead in her Sydney apartment in 2014 at age 47.
Both my children are autistic - this is the messy reality
Times: Lisa Lloyd’s videos sharing the reality of life have made her an online star.
Narcissists feel more excluded and experience ‘social pain’, scientists say
Spare a thought for narcissists, who can experience 'social pain' from being excluded.
'Work out any grief': NZ helps Ukrainian kids find normalcy during war
'We have more than 1.5 million children at risk of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder'.
Why Gen Z is struggling with stress and anxiety - and how to help them cope
Telegraph: Social media and constant connectivity contribute to rising anxiety in youths.
12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeing
A convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.
I was a bad father – how do I live with the regret?
New York Times: When obsessing over the past is taking over your life.
On the moon, by myself: My middle-class mushroom trip
Times: Working mum Harriet Walker tries tripping to tackle her 'constant thrum of stress'.
Quality v quantity: Untangling sleep issues tied up with ADHD
Many kids – especially those with ADHD – don’t get enough sleep. Here's how to help.
Suspect you’re a narcissist? Here are the questions to ask yourself
What's the difference between healthy self-esteem and being a full-blown narcissist?
How to bring order to chaos in your home
New York Times: Professional organisers share their favourite helpful books.
'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries
Maia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.
Frontline mental health cash used for controversial fund
Money for frontline mental health was redirected to a $10m innovation fund
Fears social media ‘ick lists’ are harming men’s mental health
Experts warn it can be 'really, really damaging' to confidence and self-esteem.
72-hour benders, wild spending and sleeping with the wrong people – the reality of living with bipolar
Telegraph: 'I would buy strangers shots and fork out $1200 on concert tickets.'
How Kiwi dietitians' approach is combating malnutrition in aged care
Up to 93% of those who enter aged care are malnourished or at risk.
I realised I had ADHD at 42 when my son was diagnosed
Telegraph: After her son's diagnosis, Margot recognised behaviours from her childhood.