Mental Health

If you live in the South Island - Mel Parsons is coming to a woolshed near you. The multi-award winning musician's teamed up with the comedy duo The Bitches' Box as part of 2020's The Woolshed Tour. 

Life coach and counsellor Kristie Amadio is using her own experiences to help others recover from eating disorders. Formerly a top level weightlifter, she developed anorexia as a teenager while in… Audio

From making a name as an 'in your face', stroppy, feminist, stand- up comedian to becoming a regular on the small screen, Jo Brand is a long established master of subverting expectations. Her TV… Video, Audio

To reduce New Zealand's alarmingly high male suicide rate, we need to reinvent what it means to be a man in this country, says TV presenter Matt Chisholm. He hopes to be part of the change with a new… Video, Audio

The alarming levels of New Zealanders with mental health issues is being described as a silent pandemic. What's being done to stem the tide?  Audio

The latest Research NZ poll set out to gauge how Kiwis plan to vote in the upcoming Cannabis referendum. The results showed that almost half of those polled (46%) now say they will vote in favour of… Audio

What's going on in our brains when we experience dark or negative thoughts, and how can we combat them? Lance Burdett spent 22 years in the police, and was the National Advisor for all police… Audio

A seven-year-old begins a list when their mum hurts herself as she battles depression. It's a list on Post-it notes. A list of every brilliant thing in the world. Years pass, decades disappear, and… Audio

Alastair Campbell is a writer and communications strategist who used to be former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's spokesman, press secretary, and director of communications and strategy. He's… Audio

Josiah Tualamali'i is passionate about ensuring young Pasifika and Māori have a seat at the table, particularly when it comes to decision-making around mental health. Video

Performing music is a key to happiness for singer, songwriter, presenter and all round talented Kiwi Pere Wihongi. He spoke to Music 101's Charlotte Ryan about coping strategies, and the positive… Audio

In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp speaks with soul and RnB artist Marley Sola, Yadana Saw takes a walk in the forest with former Trinity Roots drummer Riki Gooch, and Arli Liberman talks about… Audio

Sir John Kirwan is one of the faces of mental health awareness in this country, so it's fitting that we catch up with him on the eve of Mental Health Awareness Week. JK joins the show to share some of… Audio

The memories we often remember most are the ones that are highly charged. However, it's also possible, and important, to encode happy memories in your brain with similar intensity. Dr Natalie Dattilo… Audio

Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on our evolving attitudes to mental health care. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Actor Maaka Pohatu joins James Nokise in the shower to talk martial arts, music and making yourself well, Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Moving your facial muscles in a way that mimics a smile can trick your brain into a more positive state, according to a new study. Lead researcher Fernando Marmolejo-Ramos says that even though the… Audio

Last week a UNICEF Report showed New Zealand ranked poorly for its performance in terms of children's wellbeing. Research NZ gauged the level of concern the public has with some of the key wellbeing… Audio