Mental Health

The latest results from the now-fortnightly poll conducted by Research New Zealand shows that respondents believe the 'team of five million' needs to be more committed to preventing another Covid-19… Audio

Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about the effects of suicide on family, friends and survivors. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

People all over the country are feeling an impact of going back to tougher alert level restrictions on their mental health. Psychologist Jacqui Maguire talks to Jesse about coping with the return to… Audio

Radio star Jono Pryor joins host James Nokise to talk about being there for your mates. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

A landmark research project has returned some surprising insights into how we change as we age. Among other findings, the study  suggests Millennials are more interested in  income and career… Audio

Politicians’ conduct has sparked stacks of media condemnation lately amid a surge of scandals and sudden resignations. But two MPs quitting politics this past week took a swipe at the media on the way… Video, Audio

Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about feeling safe while out and about. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Kapiti Youth Support is reporting a 300% increase in the number of young people, aged between 10 and 24, seeking help for mental health issues post lockdown. CEO of KYS Raechel Osborne talks to Jesse.

Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins host James Nokise to talk about science, social media and sleep. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about expectations versus reality . Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

All Black Angus Ta'avao joins host James Nokise to talk about aiga, advocacy and standing up. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Rapper Kanye West has apologised to his wife Kim Kardashian for sharing details about a private matter during a speech at his presidential campaign rally. Audio

New research out of McMaster University has found that cognitive behavioural therapy delivered electronically to treat people with depression is more effective than face to face. Dr. Zena Samaan is… Audio

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about loss, uncertainty and interrupted life plans. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

What would you do if everything you knew was crumbling down around you?

In this first episode of RNZ Podcast, Only Human, find out about an invisible disability that took musician Penni Bousfield on… Audio

The impact of lockdown and the negative psychological consequences of Covid-19 on Australians are being monitored and documented by the Black Dog Institute - a not-for-profit organisation making a… Audio

Comedian Rose Matafeo joins host James Nokise to talk about crying, flying and dying. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio

Friends Eve McFarlane and Jonathan Nabbs both beat depression in their 20s, but struggled to find tools to relate to along the way to recovery. In response they have published a book, How We Got… Audio