Call to reform coercive treatment for mentally unwell
Experts say compulsory treatment orders are overused and need rolling back.
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Domestic violence death spurs determination for family
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Whānau shocked to find man enters house to sleep over, for weeks
The family woke early on Sunday morning to find a man sleeping in their living room.
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Eating disorders: National backs parents' petition for more support
National is now backing calls for urgent funding and support for eating disorder patients.
Eating disorders: Survivor once sent home to die joins desperate calls for Govt help
Parents, patients and survivors of eating disorders begging for more help from Govt.
Invercargill beheading: Father called for help 40 times before grisly killing
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Kerre McIvor: Families facing life-or-death situations on their own
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California rail yard killing: Man shoots nine co-workers
A man who shot nine people at a California rail yard targeted some of the victims.
Loneliness rising among new migrants in NZ
There's a jump in new migrants feeling lonely most or all of the time.
ACC, KiwiSaver provider invest in Sir John Kirwan's mental health app
The money will be used to market Mentemia to more corporates.
'I just want him gone': Midwife's months-long fight for help with postnatal depression
She has finally been admitted to in-patient care but only after a crisis.
Gang violence: 'There were over 30 of them fighting'
The violence comes as survey reveals Kiwis are fearful of gang presence in public spaces.
I've stopped drinking, why are my friends being weird and pouring me drinks?
COMMENT: Practice is key and be gentle if you find it hard to stick to this goal.
'Barbaric': Parents of Kelly Savage still fighting to end restraint practice
Family believe son's death four years ago was caused by the use of mechanical restraints.
Prince Harry defends 'compassionate' Oprah interview
Harry claimed the interview was meant to pave the way for reconciliation with the royals.
Glenn Close 'traumatised' after spending childhood in a cult
The Oscar-nominated star spoke on Prince Harry and Oprah's new mental health docuseries.
Prince Harry: 'After an argument with Meghan, knew I had to deal with my past'
In first episodes of new Apple TV series about mental health, Harry opens up about Diana.
'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.
The volcanic rise of 'mum rage' and what we can do about it
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'I'm fighting to get out': Kiwi killer's letters from US jail
Clinton Thinn's lawyers are now preparing an appeal to the US Federal Court.
Miss Universe Australia opens up about her dark past
Mental health ambassador reveals the "secret" she kept despite being in the public eye.
'Cruel': Prince Harry's attack on Charles leaves royals reeling
The Duke's latest salvo has left his family stunned at his "woeful lack of compassion".
Private boarding school at centre of bullying probe closed after late night bomb scare
A bomb scare has seen a school at the centre of bullying claims close its doors today.
Counsellor exploits female client for financial gain, HDC investigation finds
The woman told the counsellor that she was stressed she couldn't find a place to live.
'Obvious flaws': Private investigator slams police search for Jamie Kaiwai
Family say police did a "crap job" and are using her mental health as a scapegoat.
Mike King: I supported the Govt, now I'm embarrassed by the state of mental health
COMMENT: Is there a shortage of mental health counselling services around the country?
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"The man won Lotto but he's not a lucky man at all."
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