Kirsty Ross

It's time for our relationships segment - Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology joins us fortnightly to share her advice on how to navigate some of life's trickier… Audio

It's time for our relationships segment - Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology joins us fortnightly to share her advice on how to navigate some of life's difficult… Audio

Friendships, workmates, love, whatever the status relationships are tricky. Navigating the highs and the lows can be challenging especially when it involves having tricky conversations. That's why… Audio

In part two, psychologist Kirsty Ross takes us back to childhood to explain why adults need a good dose of fun for their mental health. Then, a Rotorua Centre for Youth that's been running since 1993… Audio

We all know relationships are complicated, whether it's matters of the heart, workplace problems, or with friendships. And sometimes, it really helps to get an outside perspective. Clinical… Audio

All these conversations about people using AI chat bots as therapists got us thinking. We all know relationships are complicated, whether it's matters of the heart, workplace problems, or with… Audio

A major new study published in a British medical journal has found that verbal abuse in childhood can leave mental health scars as deep and long-lasting as those caused by physical abuse Researchers… Audio

Massey University clinical psychologist Dr Kirsty Ross says Valentine's Day can be a stressful and expensive time for many. She offers some tips for reframing the day. Audio

Christmas Day is a time for families to get together - but also a time when families can fall apart. There's no magic cure for making Christmas less emotionally challenging, but we can… Audio

Getting ready for a Covid-19 summer is not easy - with complicated travel plans and anti-vax relatives - it's a Christmas season like no other.

What if Uncle Bob wears his mask under his nose, and… Audio

As we head into the festive season and summer holidays, you may be having some tricky conversations with your friends and whanau around following public health measures. Our reporter Ella Stewart… Audio

What is the impact on healthy siblings of the diagnosis of a serious illness in a brother or sister? Massey University Masters student Katie Armstrong is researching the unmet needs of the siblings of… Audio

Children have different fears at different ages and should never be given the message their anxious feelings are wrong or bad, clinical psychologist Kirsty Ross says. She answers listeners' questions… Audio

For some children nervousness about returning to school can turn into fully-fledged anxiety. A Massey University psychologist says parents have a key role in helping kids manage these feelings. Audio