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Hamish and Kyle: On dealing with bullying
Bullying has become a topic much discussed over the past few weeks.
'Could not have been more blatant': Woman forges script for sleeping pills
The Morrinsville woman was in 'bad place' at the time, her lawyer said.
How can I tell if I'm depressed or burned out?
New York Times: How to tell the difference, and what to do about both.
Exercising rural women's right to mental wellbeing
Happiness Editor Matt Heath talks to Kate Ivey.
A teen's journey into the internet's darkness and back again
New York Times: Researchers struggle to understand how social media affects mental health.
'Decade of hell': Parents' grief after son's suicide
No recommendations in Coroner's report despite criticisms of health professionals.
Mental health crisis: Senior officials admit 'we're not where we want to be'
Top officials responsible for overhauling mental health spoke exclusively to the Herald.
Hamish and Kyle: On being addicted to your phone
If you get nervous not checking every time you hear "ding", it might be time to rethink.
Great Minds | Phone Addiction
Hamish and Kyle discuss phone addiction and how to help yourself spend less time looking at your screen. Video / NZ Herald
Full impact of pandemic on Kiwis' mental health yet to be seen
Covid-19 is one of the most significant events many of us will experience in our lives.
Wahine toa Pania Te-Paiho Marsh turns aunty for kids needing help
Pania Te-Paiho Marsh helping rangatahi who reach out for help via social media.
Hamish and Kyle: On worrying about money troubles
The obvious mental health issue that money can cause is anxiety.
Great Minds | Money
Hamish and Kyle discuss money and its links to anxiety. Video / NZ Herald
Life after Gloriavale: Mum of 11 reveals why she had to escape
Virginia reveals why she and her family had to escape the controversial community.
Pete Davidson in 'trauma therapy' after Kanye West's online attacks
The comedian had to seek help after the triggering attacks.
When big feelings are too much for little bodies
Happiness Editor Matt Heath talks to kids' author Rebekah Ballagh.
Leading sports psychologist's dire All Blacks warning
Sara Chatwin has sounded the alarm over criticisms being levelled at the All Blacks.
Hamish and Kyle: On getting a diagnosis and what it might mean
A good diagnosis should be able to lead you to treatment options.
Great Minds | Dealing with diagnosis
Hamish and Kyle discuss what to do once you have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder and how to deal with it. Video / NZ Herald
Painful drug given to small child at Lake Alice
A child was given a paralysing drug, probably as a punishment at Lake Alice in 1978.
Does vitamin B6 boost mental health?
New York Times: What we know about this essential vitamin's effects on well-being.
How to navigate a quarter-life crisis
New York Times: The generation entering adulthood now faces novel challenges.
Taking the plunge on addressing anxiety
Happiness Editor Matt Heath talks to novelist Tim Clare on panic attacks.
'She wanted to live, she asked for help': Father of uni student who died of suspected suicide slams hospital care
Owen Hume told a court that his daughter had been failed at every step.
Mental health services are facing a staffing crisis. Here's why that matters and what you need to know
Key points from the Herald's investigation into the state of mental health services.
Hamish and Kyle: On how to find a good GP or counsellor
Often you will hear that a great first step is to go talk to your doctor.
Great Minds | Finding a GP or Counsellor
Hamish and Kyle discuss finding a GP or counsellor that is right for you. Video / NZ Herald
Mental health staffing crisis: Andrew Little promises 'more boots on the ground'
Health Minister reveals one of several 'innovative' measures planned to fill vacancies.
Hamish and Kyle: Does not caring about Covid make me a bad person?
We used to follow the numbers intensely. But now, not so much.
'Utterly overwhelmed': Child psychiatrists plead for action to fix staffing crisis
Doctors say too many young Kiwis are not getting timely care for serious mental illness.
Facing fears may lessen their power over you
Happiness Editor Matt Heath talks with Dr Andrea Reinecke about her anxiety treatment.
'Trying to kill me': Britney Spears leaks desperate texts
The singer shared screenshots of her desperate texts to her mum from 2019.