Dougal Sutherland
Covid-19: School holiday plans scuppered for Waikato families
School holidays plans have been scuppered for many families in Waikato as part of the region bounces up into level 3.
Clinical Psychologist Dougal Sutherland from Victoria University of Wellington… Audio
How to flourish when you're languishing in lockdown
The pandemic is having a huge toll on all of us - you might find you're stuck in a state of feeling 'meh', uninspired and stagnant, and largely joy-less and we can do about it. Psychologists call it… Audio
'There must be better ways': Calls for change over police strapping teens into restraint chairs
The Police are strapping teenagers as young as thirteen into restraint chairs - despite a UN funded reported calling for them to be abolished four years ago.
The chairs use leg, waist, wrist and… Audio
Chinese parents set to learn a lot about sibling rivalry
Rivalries, fights over toys, different bedtimes, playing favourites and divided attentions.
It's going to be new terrain for Chinese parents who have grown up without siblings under China's one child… Audio
Adults with ADHD missing out on care: Clinician
Around 6 percent of New Zealanders are living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) yet many adults struggle to get diagnosis and treatment for the condition, says senior clinical… Audio
Student wellbeing amid Covid-19
Dr Dougal Sutherland shares some tips to help your child feel more supported returning to the classroom. Audio
Clinical psychologist on 2020
As the turbulent year of 2020 comes to an end, most of us are eager to put the past 12 months behind us and pin hopes on a more settled, and improved, 2021. The year brought many struggles and endless… Audio
No strong incentive to use Covid-19 app - psychologist
A psychologist says the government will have a tough time convincing people to use the Covid tracing app while there's no community transmission.
The Health Minister Chris Hipkins is urging people to… Audio
What's behind the spate of escapes from managed isolation?
Four people have now escaped managed isolation facilities - all occurring within the space of a week.
Three people left hotels in Auckland and a man fled a Hamilton facility on Friday night - all… Audio
Mental health issues to follow lockdown lifting - psychologist
Mental health workers are expecting a surge in anxiety cases as people return to a more hectic lifestyle.
Cabinet will decide on Monday whether to move down to Alert Level 1 which has no restrictions… Audio
First Covid Death In New Zealand Creates Anxiety
Dr Dougal Sutherland, Clinical Psychologist from Victoria University of Wellington says anxiety is normal as we face New Zealand's first Covid death. Audio
Broader psycho-social impact of school closures
Bracing for 4 weeks of a housebound life, it's a huge call for all us. Audio
Mental health professionals criticise Mike King's attack on sector
Mental health professionals say suicide prevention campaigner Mike King's attack on the sector is unfair and misdirected.
Under pressure after his Gumboot counselling service ran out of money, the… Audio
Govt's $2b for mental health: will it work?
The centrepiece of last week's budget was $1.9 billion to help the one in five New Zealanders who experience mental illness or significant mental distress. Audio
Mental Health, Wellbeing Commission 'a step back' - doctor
The resurrection of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is being termed "a step back in time".
Clinical psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland, from Victoria University, says the reappearance of a… Audio
Govt response to Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry report
The Government has today responded to the recommendations from the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry report, He Ara Oranga. Dr Dougal Sutherland, Clinical Psychologist, Victoria University of… Audio
Police chases: Teens can't think like adults - psychologist
A clinical psychologist says police shouldn't be surprised when teenage offenders flee from them in cars at high speed. Last week a 15-year-old boy being chased by officers in Palmerston North crashed… Audio
The Best Song Ever Written
Dougal Sutherland has chosen today's song, which is Billy Bragg's Greetings to the New Brunette. Audio