Mental Health

There's been plenty of media coverage on the mental health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mental Health Foundation Shaun Robinson says a lot of it has been too simplistic, or just plain wrong.

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on identity and ambition. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Comedian and social media superstar Joe Daymond talks about being overseas, being a professional comedian and being "The One". Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio

Mental health experts say the devil will be in the detail of the government's long-term pathway to mental wellbeing, Kia Manawanui.

But the nitty-gritty seems to be missing from the document and… Audio

As the Covid crisis deepens and lockdown levels give way to traffic lights, the mental health effects of it all are being aired more than ever in the media - sometimes along with assumptions that… Audio

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on validation and identity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

TV and film creatives Roseanne Liang and Perlina Lau join James to chat about parental validation, professional validation and personal validation Produced by Charlie Bleakley.  Video, Audio

Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on overcoming toxic masculinity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Award-winning Hip Hop crew SWIDT join James to talk about lessons in geography, lessons in philosophy and lessons in biology. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.  Video, Audio

Taranaki sharemilker Kane Brisco has set up an outdoor gym in one of his paddocks to help his mates and neighbours get fit for farming, especially the busy calving season. He says farmers are often… Video, Audio

Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on bigotry and self-protection. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

 New research looks at the impact of last year's Covid-19 lockdown on 600 people with a mental illness diagnosis. Audio

Anxiety happens. It's our body's early warning system. So start listening to it says Dr Wendy Suzuki. She says anxiety can actually be a good thing, telling us something needs to change in our lives… Audio

Niu FM breakfast host Henry Hohenberger, musician Church from Church & AP and creative giant Oscar Kightley talk generational trauma, generational wisdom and generational television shows. Co-produced… Video, Audio

Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on social media and self-esteem. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Pacific organisations are taking to the airwaves to try to address mental health concerns in the Pasifika community.

A new weekly radio segment, that will also run online, launched today - with the… Audio