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Australia has become the first country to classify psychedelics as medicines.
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'If I didn’t think there were knock-on effects for patients, I wouldn't be talking.'
Exclusive: Nurses refused to treat two patients because of safety fears
Extremely rare stop-work orders highlight growing pressure on frontline hospital staff.
'I didn’t understand': Treasure Island star on her struggle with son's diagnosis
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'It all started to feel really heavy': Life in the throes of postpartum depression
New York Times: Four new mothers open up about the common yet isolating struggle.
Construction inflation adds to hospital project cost blow-outs
The latest cost blowouts for hospital projects poised to triple in price to $150m.
Heartbreaking reason behind Pete Davidson's rehab admission
The Hollywood star has long battled with a childhood trauma.
Kiri Allan on mental health leave after 'hitting the wall'; PM faces questions, admits 'issues raised'
The report refers to matters from over a year ago.
Māori-owned start-up seeks to use AI to address decline in global mental wellbeing
A new app enables users to map, measure and improve their own mental health.
Rob Campbell: Dr Shane Reti is a GP - is that a Good Person or a General Protagonist?
Ex-health boss Rob Campbell wonders about health outcomes for everyone.
'Vulnerable': Police failed in death of man who had been in custody
Further training needed in the use of restraint chairs after death in police custody.
What happened to the $1.9 billion to improve mental health services?
Opinion: The investment approach by the Government has several problems.
How to be the most confident person in the room – without being annoying
Follow these tips and you will develop your self-esteem in no time.
Lack of data on medical workforce suicides - Te Whatu Ora
'There are no reliable statistics on suicide rates by occupation in New Zealand.'
'Trying to put on my life jacket but I'm just drowning' - how to cope with anxiety
Anxiety is a common disorder but we rarely talk about it.
Watch: 'I do have OCD, and it is feral' - how to spot common anxiety disorders
Anxiety can manifest differently for different people.
Watch: 'Harden up' is not the answer - how we misunderstand anxiety
There are a lot of misconceptions – sometimes, even within the medical profession.
Watch: 'Why am I like this?' - the reasons behind anxiety
What we do know is that for many people, anxiety begins in childhood.
Watch: Parenthood, new job, moving home - the big life changes that can trigger anxiety
Going through puberty, losing a loved one or moving house can all cause anxiety.
Watch: 'I told my doctor - I think I have ADHD. He said - Yep'
Depression is a disorder that can go hand-in-hand with anxiety.
Watch: Need a 'duvet day'? How to handle anxiety at work
Different people have different ways of managing anxiety at work.
Watch: 'If in doubt, reach out' - how to get help for anxiety
The experts agree that the first step is talking to someone.
Watch: 'My life is perfect, but that doesn't change my brain' - how to talk to someone with anxiety
It can be hard to know how to react when someone tells you they have anxiety.
Watch: Could magic mushrooms and other psychedelic drugs cure anxiety?
Although you may never completely get rid of anxiety, living with it can become easier.
‘I felt less of a man’: Young couple grapple with male infertility stigma
Manu Fisi’ihoi lifts the lid on the sense of failure he grappled with during infertility.
Kids Don’t Come with a Manual: Episode 2 - Duplication Syndrome
This instalment of the programme deals with a neurological and developmental disorder.
High Court’s ruling against former Lake Alice nurse angers survivors
91yo Dempsey Corkran is the only former staff member to face prosecution.
'So many incredible rewards': Former TV weatherman on life after son's diagnosis
When Mike Hall was told his son was autistic he said it felt like he’d been hit by truck.
Why are we still waiting for better mental health services?
OPINION: Those in crisis are still not getting the level of support they need.
'They took out my kidney and I'm waiting for them to give me the okay'
Miriama Rubena says she's sick of getting bumped from the waiting list.
Watch: Neuroscience educator on ADHD in kids and what’s happening in your child’s brain
Nathan Wallis tackles challenges facing parents through understanding our kids' minds.
Eleven signs you’re chronically stressed – and what to do about it
Telegraph: Short bursts of stress can be helpful. Chronic stress is anything but.
Rob Campbell: Sickening how Kiwis react to poor Māori, Pasifika health outcomes
OPINION: Māori and Pasifika patients in our hospitals get worse treatment outcomes.