Mental Health

Free, open conversation about mental health seems like a good thing, but are there downsides to the overuse of terms like 'anxiety' and 'depression'? A new study by the University of Melbourne… Audio

Minister's downfall triggers election speculation - and another resignation at RNZ. Audio

The head of the Mental Health Foundation says troubled former minister Kiri Allan should be held responsible for her actions, but the public also need to be understanding. Video, Audio

As well as managing 4 farms and 35 staff, Jack Raharuhi is a passionate surfer who finds his mindfulness on the water. Country Life visits him at Pāmu's Cape Foulwind farming complex near Westport. Audio

A mindfulness programme for school children around the country has just attracted a high profile ambassador in the form of Sir Ashley Bloomfield. Pause Breathe Smile is a programme developed by Grant… Audio

The huge demand for youth mental health services is causing long waits for patients, with some practices even being forced to turn new clients away.

The New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists… Audio

The Rural Change Fund saw demand increase from 5 applications a week to 25. Now, when rural people need it most, the wellbeing programme has been put on pause. Audio

GPs say it is virtually impossible to get patients referred for a publicly funded ADHD assessment - and a new survey backs that up. Anyone with suspected ADHD must get an inital assessment by a… Audio

Chris says mental health after the cyclone is probably the biggest topic in the region right now. Puketapu mother and daughter Nicci and Annalise Picen are doing their best to raise awareness about… Audio

The sister of a mentally unwell man who went missing in the bush on a work trial is blaming "a litany failures" from the various agencies who should have kept him safe, and is still looking for… Audio

What's Up With ADHD? by Mirjam Guesgen: ADHD diagnoses in adults have quadrupled in New Zealand in the past 10 years. What's behind it? Audio

A lack of information for families of those living with complex mental health conditions prompted my next guest to pursue a degree in psychology - but even that wasn't enough. Journalist Elfy Scott's… Audio

Hawke's Bay residents are struggling with the mental impact of relentless rains and flooding.

It's rained on all but three days since Cyclone Gabrielle cut a swathe through the region and heavy rain… Audio

14,000 New Zealanders are treated in acute mental health units each year, but new research finds they languish on the periphery of hospital grounds, which could impact both mental and physical… Audio

The Rural Support Trust is planning support hubs in remote places for those farmers and growers impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio