Mental Health
Nutrition during times of stress and trauma
University of Canterbury Psychology Professor Julia Rucklidge joins us to talk about how our dietary patterns affect our mental health - particularly in times of stress and trauma. Audio
Shootings after quake ‘trauma upon trauma’
Christchurch social worker and counsellor Doctor Blair Stirling told Lisa Owen the terror attack has compounded an already anxious community. Video, Audio
Christchurch PTSD sufferers may be retraumatised, psychologist
Christchurch-based clinical psychologist, Scott Percy, who's worked with community members and emergency responders, who've suffered from post traumatic stress related to the Christchurch earthquakes… Audio
Will to Live: 21 year old leads mental health awareness tour of rural NZ
Lincoln University student Elle Perriam is touring rural New Zealand in a ute to encourage people to take better care of their own and fellow farm worker's mental health. The Will to Live campaign… Video, Audio
Will to Live: 21 year old leads mental health awareness tour of rural NZ
Lincoln University student Elle Perriam is touring rural New Zealand in a ute to encourage people to take better care of their own and fellow farm worker's mental health. The Will to Live campaign…
Video, Audio'The public doesn't want mental health ... to be a political football'
Politicians have been told pressures on the mental health system are not sustainable and demand is overwhelming.
Āhei: Bringing order back to eating
Hamilton based social-enterprise Ahei was set up late last year by Katie Babbott and Michaela Latimer to curtail the number of people waiting for support for eating disorders. The duo look to provide… Audio
Learning to love loafing
Psychoanalyst Professor Josh Cohen is believes we have lost our way when it comes to chilling out. He explains why we shouldn't feel guilty about slacking off. Audio
Volunteering is the ultimate self-care
"Self-care" is a term that has sprung up in popular culture recently, a name for when you need to look after yourself and your mental health. But it's not all having a relaxing bath or doing a yoga… Audio
Professor Timothy Frayling: early riser or night owl?
Early bird or night owl? Professor Timothy Grayling of the University of Exeter Medical School explains the health implications of our sleep patterns. Audio
The social determinants of mental health
Harvard health care policy professor Ronald C Kessler is one of the most widely cited researchers in the world of psychiatry over the last decade. He is the author of more than 700 publications and a… Audio
Workplace mental health package launched
The Mental Health Foundation has created a series of resources to highlight mental health in the workplace, while appealing for workplace stress to be taken seriously in 2019.
Ardern: 'Everyone knows some one who has taken their own life'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has used the world stage to discuss mental health and suicide in New Zealand and Prince William spoke about the daily trauma of his job.
Are the negative health impacts of cannabis being drowned out?
Alex Berenson says the science that points to long-term issues related to pot use is getting drowned out by the push to legalize use around the world. Audio
Is the mental health system "broken" for autistic adults?
New research from support group, Altogether Autism is suggesting the mental health system isn't delivering for adults on the autism spectrum. Over half the respondents to a recent survey rated their… Audio
Wellbeing in the workplace a focus for company directors
Company directors say community pressure, rather than regulation, is changing the way companies deal with conduct and mental health issues in the workplace. Audio
Jill Stark: learning from anxiety and ditching idealised happiness
Back in 2014, Scottish-Australian journalist Jill Stark seemed to be living the dream – she had a bestselling memoir, a good job and a "giddy" love life. Then a violent panic attack put her on the… Video, Audio
Bonus Episode
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
The Suplex of Safety
Comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro join James Nokise to talk about getting gigs, staying balanced and dealing with bullying. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bonus Episode
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
