Mental Health

Otago University researchers are calling for a new perspective for suicide prevention strategies and interventions. Audio

Two years after a major inquiry into mental health and addiction, how much real progress has the government made in improving wellbeing in Aotearoa? Audio

The hype machine is building around the airing of Oprah Winfrey's exclusive interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Slate writer Heather Schwedel says there is likely to be some intriguing… Audio

Hollywood leading man Gabriel Byrne has played some memorable roles in his prolific film career, but his new autobiography, Walking With Ghosts, could be considered his boldest and most dramatic work… Audio

Clint Heine is the founder of the popular Kiwis in London Facebook page, which attracts nearly 90,000 followers and is something of a one-stop shop for Kiwis. He's normally based in Twickenham, but is… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the weekend's anti-lockdown protest that turned violent in Dublin, just the latest of many that have sprung up across Europe. And… Audio

A Waikato doctor wants to know where promised funding for mental health has gone, after it was pledged by the Prime Minister at his practice.

Jacinda Ardern visited the Matamata Medical Centre in… Audio

As the warm rays of your summer holiday start to fade and the neon light of your working reality flickers before you, it's possible you might find yourself wondering if you're in the right job. My… Audio

The government is being urged to pump money and resources into mental health services, to counter what one medical professional has described as "chronic underfunding".

Some young people are waiting… Video, Audio

A mentally ill man jailed for seven years for attempting to kiss a woman on a Wellington street is challenging the decision in the Supreme Court.

Daniel Clinton Fitzgerald, who has schizophrenia, was… Audio

A health professional who has been on the front line of the mental health crisis in Aotearoa says the sector is "chronically underfunded" and fears dire consequences if it continues.

Dr Marthinus… Video, Audio

Psychologist Kathleen Liberty talks about the long-term impact of the Christchurch quake on children - 10 years on. Audio

Britney Spears remains stuck in a court-sanctioned conservatorship, unable to control her fortune. The New York Times documentary, Framing Britney Spears follows the pop star's court battle with her… Audio

Rappers are at the forefront of opening up the mental health conversation, with a new study showing that over the past 20 years, the lyrics of the most popular rap songs have been increasingly hitting… Video, Audio

Jesse speaks to the co-authors of a new book offering a roadmap to improve your mental wellbeing. Audio

With the threat of Covid hanging over the New Zealand summer, clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal's new book looks at how to keep mentally well during a crisis. Audio

By day she's a Christchurch-based psychiatrist. But by night, she can be found on the comedy circuit. Dr Joanna Prendergast was a late-comer to comedy, taking it up at the age of 48 and performing… Audio

Contrary to popular belief, new research shows that the amount of time we spend on smartphones is not related to poor mental health. In fact, general smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety… Audio

A new study from the University of Warwick has concluded that lifestyle changes to manage weight loss are effective in reducing obesity regardless of age. Lead author Dr Thomas Barber of Warwick… Audio