Kyle Macdonald
Social media has little impact on mental wellbeing
This might overturn some previously held assumptions. Social media has little to do with mental well-being. Audio
Kyle MacDonald: why Johann Hari touches nerves
Johann Hari has had his share of criticism - those who say he's basically told people with depression to throw away their medication. But is that really what he's done? Local psychotherapist Kyle… Audio
Mental health inquiry a long time coming - sector responds
People working in the mental health sector welcome an inquiry, but say it will 'mean nothing' if it's not well resourced. Audio
Kyle MacDonald: mental health funding
The CTU's economist Bill Rosenberg reckons the government's health budget is $215m short of what it says it can cover in services. Health minister Jonathan Coleman disagrees. Psychotherapist Kyle… Audio
Crowdsourced mental health report highlights delays
Long waits to access mental health services - or not being able to get help at all - are the main concerns highlighted by a new report on the mental health system. Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald was… Audio
Mental health campaigns and funding
Can your average depression sufferer really relate to Lady Gaga and Prince Harry's mental health sharing? Psychologist Kyle MacDonald talks about funding in the sector. Audio
Three hundred accounts of mental health failings
The personal stories of 300 mental health patients, their families and workers appear to be yet more evidence of serious failings in New Zealand's mental health system. The stories have been submitted… Audio
The impact of social bonds on mental health services
Mike Gourley presents a range of perspectives on the impact of social bonds on mental health employment services. Audio
Psychotherapists on ACC sexual abuse guidelines
A petition opposing the new sensitive claims policy, signed by 4000 people, was today presented to Parliament. Audio