Mental Health

Movember charity movement calling for a happy hour for mental health to be introduced in businesses to get them talking about their wellbeing with colleagues, family and friends. Audio

Auckland University research into loneliness has just been made into an animated short film. The research, by Professor of Health Sciences Dr Merryn Gott, found significant loneliness and social… Audio

New Zealand's low unemployment rate hides the fact that over half the people on a benefit are disabled or have health conditions, or are caring for someone in that situation.  Audio

The family of a man who took his own life after walking out of Waikato Hospital's mental health unit supports plans for a new centre at the hospital, but wants more to be done in the community.

The… Audio

Christchurch City Councillor Raf Manji is meeting with the community on behalf of the Christchurch Foundation to make recommendations about the best ways to disperse funds to the victims of the mosque… Audio

Mental health, anxiety and depression are the main issues worrying young kiwis, a recent survey has found. Youthline was behind the study and are now calling for swift action by the Government to… Audio

Psychologists say they're expecting to see more patients in the wake of the release of clown movie IT: Chapter Two and The Joker.  Audio

Creating a boogey man and stigimatising people living with mental illness.

That's the Mental Health Foundation's verdict on a proposal to include a mental health clause in proposed changes to gun… Video, Audio

Sometimes you really do have to climb every mountain. New Zealand adventurer, mountain runner and mental health advocate Mal Law is no stranger to taking on extreme challenges in order to fundraise… Audio

James Nokise invites broadcasters Stacey and Scotty Morrison, comedian Courtney Dawson, psychologist Logan Hamley and actor Scotty Cotter for a korero about mental health and te ao Māori. Produced by… Audio

Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss ways to cope with frustration and anger. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

An Auckland scientist is planning a world-first study into the effects of micro-dosing a drug that entered notoriety in the 1970s - LSD. Audio

Silver Fern Katrina Rore talks to host James Nokise about losing, learning, crying and taking time for yourself. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Suicide rates have risen yet again - with 685 people dying by suicide in the past year. That's 17 more lives lost.

Arthur Harawira lost his son to suicide when he was just 15 years old, and though it… Audio

Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss suicide, caring for those who remain, and ways to heal. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Billy T Award-winning comedian Cori Gonzalez-Macuer talks to host James Nokise about being famous, being broke and being honest about your pain. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio