Mental Health

Comedian and actor Angella Dravid shares some classic fried chicken with James Nokise while talking about love, loss, comedy - and prison. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross attended the opening of Middlemore Hospital's new Tiaho Mai mental health unit this afternoon, his first public appearance since his release from mental health care. Audio

Comic actor Josh Thomson squeezes into the shower with James to talk fame, family, births, deaths and dads. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Clinical psychologist Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.  Audio

Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe place for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

TVNZ's Hayley Holt joins James in the shower to talk drinking, dancing, getting sober and staying happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

For his new podcast, comedian James Nokise takes refuge in the shower. It's his safe space while eating his comfort food - fried chicken. But he also interviews a range of people about their mental… Audio

Six uni mates in Canterbury were looking for a way to support farmers under stress... so they set up Handy Landys. It's now a fully functioning club at Lincoln University with more than 50 members. Audio, Gallery

A mental health pilot running at Auckland University is providing early intervention for students needing help with stress. The programme Te Tumu Waiora, is being implemented at five primary care… Audio

The mental health of university and polytech staff is declining seriously according to the union representing them. The Tertiary Education Union says it's currently surveying staff across the sector… Audio

Comedian Clarissa Chandrahasen has opened up about her experience with bipolar disorder, and her time in a psych ward, in her award-winning theatre show Committed. Audio

Earlier this week we had a chat with Sarah Wilson about how a person's diet can affect their mental health. Victoria University's Lisa Te Morenga didn't agree with everything she said, and joins us to… Audio

In the first study of its kind in this country 25,000 New Zealand adults completed an 'Active' survey to examine the link between recreational physical activity and well being. It showed people who do… Audio

Sarah Wilson created an empire with her programmes to quit sugar - now she's walking away from the business to focus on anxiety issues and the food-waste movement. Audio

The Panelists talk about introducing mental health initiatives to schools. Audio

The tragic death of the influential chef and writer Anthony Bourdain in July was a wake-up call for the hospitality sector, and it's prompted a two-day hui later in October looking at mental health in… Audio

Australian comedian Greg Fleet's best-known for his stand-up and sketch work, but this week he's here to launch his novel The Good Son, and to talk about his dealings with addiction for Atawhai mental… Audio

Safe spaces and trigger warnings are becoming just as much a feature of University as late night cramming sessions and ramen noodles for dinner.  Audio