'Shockingly low': Only 5pc of sexual abuse claims make it through ACC system
Sexual abuse survivors are giving up their claims, saying the process is too traumatic.
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Mike King: I supported the Govt, now I'm embarrassed by the state of mental health
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Missing babies: Scramble to track down children lost from health system
"Imagine if those babies have disabilities or special needs and we don't know about it".
Covid-19: Kiwis grappling with toll on jobs, mental health
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Why postnatal mental health is also a mens' issue
Postnatal despression is a very real risk for new dads and no one is talking about it.
Complaints about social housing problems 'fell on deaf ears'
Concerned Christchurch man would feel safer living in his car than by social housing.
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Suicide pact: Waikato woman to fight charges after man's death
The woman's trial will be held in Hamilton in November.
Frenzied attempted murder on relative caused by schizophrenia, court finds
Godfrey Okot has been detained as a special patient in hospital.
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Antidepressant prescriptions at all-time high
Māori and Pasifika have higher rates of mental illness but are prescribed less medication.
A husband told to wait 8 weeks for urgent help, a new mum who died at home - the faces we failed
Families left wondering if their loved ones might still be here if they lived elsewhere.
'Incredibly hopeful': Mental health nurse on health shake-up
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Hope turns to despair as mental health services fall further behind
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Could magic mushrooms replace antidepressants?
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Rest home death: Elderly dementia resident charged with manslaughter dies
The man had been found unfit to stand trial following care home scuffle.
Teuila Fuatai: Bureaucrats slowing pace of mental health change
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Health Minister rules out drug law overhaul
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