'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.
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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.
There's no such thing as the perfect body: How to talk to your teen about body image
Researchers found Barbie's back would be too weak to support her upper body.
Great Minds | Covid-19 disconnection
Hamish and Kyle discuss setting healthy boundaries in the Covid-19 world and how to still have empathy. Video / NZ Herald
'I don't want to be judged': Mike King reveals secret he's kept for 60 years
Behind the trademark smile, the mental-health advocate is battling a crippling fear.
How to deal with stress - the silent yet deadly enemy among us
Carolyn Hansen says to think with your heart and love with your mind.
'The first time I've cried': Family grieves as Coroner releases long-awaited findings
Vaughan Te Moananui was spiralling out of control when he pointed a gun at police.
'Mumma died because she got very ill': Devastated husband speaks out
Canterbury man speaks about wife's suicide after perinatal depression, anxiety battle
'Hellhole, worse than prison': Kiwis should be ashamed of sick, sadistic treatment of disabled people, says IHC
Survivors described kids being raped and dehumanisation akin to concentration camps.
Chlöe Swarbrick criticises Universities NZ after another student's hostel death
The student was found dead in her dorm room at Lincoln University on Monday.
Wellbeing isn't easy with a brain wired for fear
Happiness Editor Matt Heath speaks with Chris Williamson about a wellbeing 'bank account'.
What is Fentanyl?
Katie Harris examines fentanyl, a synthetic prescription drug 100 times more potent than morphine. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / NZ Drug Foundation
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.
Hamish and Kyle: On feeling SAD in winter
Seasonal Affective Disorder may be the most apt acronym for a diagnosis ever.
Great Minds | Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Hamish and Kyle discuss what Seasonal affective disorder is (SAD) and how to prevent it. Video / NZ Herald
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.