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New six-unit mental health facility opens in Porirua
'The completion of this project shows this government takes mental health seriously.'
Hidden danger of online gaming for young people revealed
Research is showing for one group online gaming comes with hidden dangers.
Hamish and Kyle: On dealing with brain fog
Brain fog relates to finding it hard to concentrate, be productive and focus.
Great Minds | Brain fog
Hamish and Kyle discuss post-covid brain fog and how to combat it. Video / NZ Herald
Homeless hotel: Support staff moved off site due to safety fears
A social services provider has raised serious questions about a Fenton St hotel.
'Life's short': Lake Alice survivor wants redress
UN committee ruled Malcolm Richards was tortured and should be compensated.
Safety issues provoke confrontation between DHB execs, staff at mental health unit for teens
Staff at a psychiatric facility for acutely unwell teens worked in 'dangerous' conditions.
Great Minds | Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Hamish and Kyle discuss what Seasonal affective disorder is (SAD) and how to prevent it. Video / NZ Herald
Hamish and Kyle: On feeling SAD in winter
Seasonal Affective Disorder may be the most apt acronym for a diagnosis ever.
Philanthropist's 'extraordinary' $50m donation for mental health unit
The concentration camp survivor has made another large donation.
'Someone could die': Horrific conditions at 'chaotic' teen mental health unit
Staff at Porirua facility feared poor conditions would lead to "serious injury or death".
'Ironic that it's ACC': Ex-employee wins case over workplace bullying
The senior staff member took her case to court.
Think you're ageing fast? Don't stress
Happiness Editor Matt Heath shares part two of his discussion with author Dave Robson.
The Te Atatu Roosters have plenty to crow about - on and off the field
It takes a community to make sure the culture of a rugby league club is beneficial.
'Awful' habit hiding in woman's bikini photos
Woman reveals heartbreaking reason she developed a "habit" that took over her life.
Great Minds | Mental health issues in the workplace
Hamish and Kyle discuss how to best support co-workers with mental health issues. Video / NZ Herald
Hamish and Kyle: On mental health issues in the workplace
Despite more openness around mental health, stigma remains especially at work.
Watch: War hero Willie Apiata on toll of military service
Policy framework document finds a raft of issues with veterans' mental health.
'Tip of the iceberg': Sir Peter Gluckman's warning over teen mental health
We are too focused on quick wins, says Sir John Key's former chief science adviser.
Opinion: Sockburn killing - The buck stops with you, minister
The man accused of killing Laisa Waka Tunidau in random attack was in mental health care.
'We are both gone': Early-morning text alerts daughter-in-law to deaths of couple
The coroner says more work should be done to reduce the 'stigma' of mental health.
Explainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new system
The focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?
Post-traumatic stress disorder rife among police - survey
Almost half of those surveyed had PTSD symptoms.
Random killing of mother: Health Minister expresses condolences to grieving family
Documents show staffing crisis at Hillmorton was escalated by health officials in January.
'Quite a toll': More than a third of cops at Parliament protest seek mental health support
Five staff were hit by flying bricks - three in the head.
'I just want him to get help': Man stabbed by stepson five times
Eru stabbed his stepdad. He then fled the house and stabbed his brother on the street.
Great Minds | Depression and inactivity
Just a little bit of activity or a change of scenery can help when you feel depressed. Video / NZ Herald
Hamish and Kyle: On the inactivity of depression
A walk to the letterbox may be just what you need.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
Young, autistic, trans, and distressed, they turned to the mental health system for support. It didn't help
One family's story shows the growing pressures on mental health services for young people.
Everything feels bad all the time, and it's not just you
OPINION: It's very difficult to get back to normal when everything is different.
UN pushes Govt to compensate former state ward for torture
UN urges Govt to compensate a former patient of the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital.
'Giant heartbroken baby': Murder accused says he broke down
Adrian Phillips banged his head against the wall to feel better after a serious accident.