Mental Health
Mental health services overlooked, SDHB says
The Southern District Health Board has admitted to MPs that it is not investing enough in primary and community mental healthcare.
Prisoners' mental health unit in disrepair
A mental health unit used to house former prison inmates, Purehurehu, is not fit for purpose - falling short of the building code and fire regulations, papers withheld from the public have revealed.
Tackling the hard stuff on stage
A devised theatre show called deVine has taken as its subject the tensions around a family dealing and not dealing with mental health issues.
RECollective Theatre Company wants to tackle this issue… Audio
Intellectually disabled man detained for decade has violent fixations - doctor
A doctor says an intellectually disabled man, who has already been detained for more than 10 years, has violent fixations and believes he is on a mission for James Bond.
Mental health service failings frustrate patient's father
The father of a man who killed himself while under the care of Wellington's mental health services says a new review shows little has changed since his son's death.
Mental health services inquiry shows 'deep problems'
A report on Wellington's mental health services highlights flaws in the system for the whole country, the Mental Health Foundation's chief executive says.
Review critical of Wellington region's mental health services.
A review set up after four homicides and an assault which all involved mental health patients from the Wellington region has found serious errors in the way the service is run. Audio
Wellington mental health services criticised after five patient attacks in 15 months
A highly-critical report says Wellington's mental health services need to change after five patients were involved in attacks - four of them fatal - in 15 months.
One in a Million 'art' venture
Painter & mental health nurse Francis Salole talks to Kathryn Ryan about his 'insane' idea to make 1 million artworks for mental health. He is also a member of the Wellington International Ukulele… Audio
The complicated case of Asha Abdille
Kathryn Ryan talks to AUT's Warren Brookbanks about why the circumstances of the country's only convicted plane hijacker pose a unique problem to the mental health and justice systems. Audio
Govt admits Christchurch mental health clinic not ideal
A Christchurch family has removed their brother and son from a mental health clinic out of disgust at the conditions. Video
Wellington Pasifika Festival
Tagi Fiu will be working on a food stall at the capital's annual Pasifika Festival on 23 January as the sights, sounds and flavours of the Pacific Islands go on show. Audio
Stress risk to heart 'starts in the brain'
The effect of constant stress on a deep-lying region of the brain explains the increased risk of heart attacks, a study suggests.
Intellectually disabled man detained for a decade for smashing windows
An intellectually disabled man who has been detained for more than 10 years for trespassing and smashing windows is fighting for his release.
Hijacker barred from Wellington Airport
Wellington Airport has trespassed the country's only convicted plane hijacker, as the end of her sentence looms.
NZ has nothing to fear from hijacker - Mental Health Foundation
The public should not be worried about the country's first convicted plane hijacker, despite her threats to reoffend, says the Mental Health Foundation.
NZ plane hijacker threatens repeat action
The country's only convicted plane hijacker has almost completed her prison sentence, and is threatening to hijack another aircraft if she gets the chance.
Mental health and productivity
New research has identified a link between psychological health and lost productivity at work, which is costing more than 12 billion dollars worldwide every year. Harry Becher explains why employers… Audio
Mental health trust criticised over proposed cuts
A South Island trust that provides mental health care is being warned an imminent restructure will hurt the people who need their help.
Man charged with attempted suicide in Tonga
An 18 year old male in Tonga has been charged with attempted suicide. Tonga Police Chief Superintendent Tevita Vailea says police arrested the man on after the mother reported the incident. Audio
