Mental Health
Synthetic cannabis addict: 'I'd use my money, my partner's ... I'd shoplift'
A father who had his three children taken off him while addicted to synthetics says he's not surprised they're killing people. Audio
Employers told to step up mental health efforts
Employers are being encouraged to talk more frankly with staff suffering from mental illness. The calls follow a survey which says some 600,000 people - or about a fifth of all workers - have been… Audio
The Herald's bid to break the silence
The New Zealand Herald's current campaign on youth suicide is one of the most sustained and substantial media initiatives of recent times. Mediawatch asks the prime movers of 'Break the Silence' about… Audio
The Herald's bid to break the silence
The New Zealand Herald's current campaign on youth suicide is one of the most sustained and substantial media initiatives of recent times. Mediawatch asks the prime movers of 'Break the Silence' about…
AudioPilot medical assessments: 'There is an ignorance out there'
One of the country's leading aviation medics says many GPs who have patients who are pilots are ignorant about what health conditions they should report to the Civil Aviation Authority.
Commission recommends better health warning alerts for pilots
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has recommended better health warning alerts for pilots and others in the aviation industry.
IHC wants more help for disabled prisoners
The IHC is disappointed new pilot programmes to help mental ill prisoners do not include better services for intellectually disabled offenders. Trish Grant is the director of advocacy at IHC. Audio
Bremner review to remain private
A review into the Waikato District Health Board's care of a man who later killed three people and then himself in October last year has been completed, but won't be made public.
Suicide goal watering down not a good look
Mental Health Foundation chief Shaun Robinson says an email trail has revealed what his office feared was true - that the Minister of Health, Dr Jonathan Coleman's office pushed to water down a goal… Audio
Mental health system 'needs to change', Mike King tells NZ First
The party is being urged to order a stock-take of mental health services if it helps form the next government.
Investigation unlikely over NZer's death in restraints
The controversial death of a New Zealander in Japan has brought back painful memories of a similar case in Samoa - where a five-year battle for justice has yielded no results.
Call for answers after NZ man dies in Japan hospital
The family of a 27-year-old who died after being tied to a bed for 10 days in a Japanese psychiatric ward say his care was an abuse of human rights.
Tairawhiti significantly short of psychiatrists, DHB warns
The Gisborne region's health board is resorting to prioritising clients and treatment due to a shortage of psychiatrists, its chief executive says. Audio
East Coast area short of psychiatrists
Figures obtained by RNZ News have revealed a big shortage of psychiatrists throughout the country. The Tairawhiti District Health Board's chief executive, Jim Green, says it's difficult to recruit to… Audio
Suicide rates for the general population have reduced in a decade; not so for Maori
In the latest instalment of RNZ's election year series 'Is this the Brighter Future?' our Maori issues correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes explores the state of Maori mental health. Audio
Figures reveal under-staffing of mental health sector
Figures released to Nine to Noon under the Official Information Act reveal serious under-staffing in the mental health sector. There are 55 vacant positions for psychiatrists, nearly 100 unfilled… Audio
Kyle MacDonald: mental health funding
The CTU's economist Bill Rosenberg reckons the government's health budget is $215m short of what it says it can cover in services. Health minister Jonathan Coleman disagrees. Psychotherapist Kyle… Audio
New 'Need to Talk' number for mental health help
A new 24/7 free text and call number has been launched to provide people with easier access to mental health and addiction services. Video
Creativity and mental health
"Affirming identity through art" - that's the mission of the gallery directed by my first guest, Deidre Dahlberg. She runs Pablo Art Studios - where art is a form of healing as well as expression. Audio
New approaches needed to mental health - Coleman
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today launched a new free 24-7 phone and text number for people to connect to mental health and addiction professionals. But is the Government doing enough? Video, Audio
