Mental Health

Michelle Dickinson, AKA Nanogirl, talks to host James Nokise about being a scientific misfit, finding her own learning style, and why introverts make the best public speakers. Produced by Charlie… Audio

Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Sarb Johal about how to compartmentalise successfully and safely. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

TVNZ breakfast host John Campbell joins host James Nokise to talk about emotional clutter, work as therapy and why he'll never be a weather presenter. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

The headlines have been coming thick and fast about climate change, and none of it very good. That's causing concern for some Kiwis.  Audio

Jessica Cooke was a personal trainer in Christchurch before returning home to Banks Peninsula six years ago to take over her mother's floriculture business on the family's steep seven hectare property… Audio, Gallery

A new study will examine the mental health needs of Pacific Islanders forced to leave their homes by the climate crisis. Audio

They're tasked with helping us get better when we're sick, but what about the health and wellbeing of doctors themselves? Author Lucy Mayes was prompted to look at the pressures doctors are under when… Audio

A new study published today has found that members of the queer community are twice as likely experience depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts as their straight peers.  Audio

Otago University Professor of Primary Healthcare, Tony Dowell, talks about research in the U.S which pointed to a drop in male suicides when there was an increase in the minimum wage. He has… Audio

Te Reo Hapai, a glossary of 200 mental health terms translated into Maori, was the brainchild of Keri Opai. Created two years ago, it's being used in kaupapa Maori mental health, addiction and… Audio

The foster parents of a young man with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, who is believed to have killed himself in a mental health unit last month, say the human rights of disabled people are being… Video, Audio

Dr Sharon Hoover is an expert in helping teachers, school counsellors and principals support students who are struggling with mental health issues. She speaks to Jim about how to help young people… Audio

Research New Zealand polled a nationally representative sample of New Zealanders to find out where they stand on priority areas for the New Zealand health system. Research NZ Partner Emanuel… Audio

Wendy Parkins, formerly a professor of Victorian Literature, has taught at universities in New Zealand, Australia and the UK. She is the author of three scholarly monographs and dozens of academic… Audio

Aaron Hendry has worked as a youth worker for a number of years and says fathers need to be particularly careful about the messages they give their sons. He says the "get hard" or "toughen up" message… Audio