Mental Health
Sister of man who died after hospital window fall says changes are needed
The family of a man who died after falling two storeys out of a Palmerston North Hospital window say urgent changes are needed to avoid a repeat.
Case #034 - Raurimu
Six people were killed and four injured when Stephen Anderson took his father's shotgun and went on a rampage in the sleepy North Island settlement of Raurimu, in 1997. Michael Morrah interviewed… Audio
Frontal Fatigue: how technology is overstressing our brain
In his trailblazing new book, Frontal Fatigue: The Impact of Modern Life and Technology on Mental Illness, Dr Mark Rego examines why mental illness and stress are skyrocketing alongside technology. Audio
The long shadow of childhood trauma
Pioneering American psychiatrist Dr Bruce Perry talks to Kathryn about the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain and the implications for clinical practice. For three decades he… Audio
Lack of support for early miscarriage
Women are not being offered the mental health support they need after experiencing a miscarriage.Researcher Dr Jessica Yang talks to Jesse about what needs to change. Audio
National calls for better mental health services for Asians
The government is being urged to make the mental health of Asian New Zealanders more of a priority, with suspected suicides among Asians more than doubling. Audio
112km run raises money and awareness of men's mental health issues
North Canterbury sheep scanner Ben O'Carroll recently ran 13-hours from Cheviot to Christchurch and in the process raised more than $25,000 for men's mental health. He talks to Jesse. Audio
Report - how schools are supporting student well-being
Happiness and a sense of belonging at school is key for children's progress and good health. Kathryn is joined by Mohamed Alansari, senior researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational… Audio
Nearly half of NZ's psychiatrists want to quit, survey finds
Almost half of psychiatrists report wanting to leave their jobs in the face of the soaring demand for mental health services. A report by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists found three… Audio
Investigating a potential connection between free-diving and mental health
Free diving instructor Ian Barker wants to investigate the links he's noticed between freediving and improved mental health and joins Jesse to share his observations. Audio
Parenting - providing youth-specific mental health support
As youth mental health issues escalate here and globally, a clinical psychologist says it's imperative to listen young people about what services would best help them. Kerry Gibson is an Associate… Audio
Tradies aren’t as staunch as they once were, and that’s good for their mental health
A changing world for tradies is explored in this documentary by Jenna Fruen Audio
Why you want to return to the office, eventually
Many people remain reluctant about returning to their workplaces because of Covid-19. Professor of Macroeconomics, Robert MacCulloch joins the show to discuss the great resignation and why people will… Audio
Finding Your Family
Performance artist Moe Laga joins James in the shower to talk about getting away, getting a new family and getting blazed. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio
Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Psyschologist and media commentator Sarb Johal joins James Nokise to talk about living with trauma. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bonus Episode: Click and Connect
Psychologist and media commentator Sarb Johal on how friendships grow good mental health. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Growing regulation causing added stress for dairy farmers - Survey
A new industry survey has found many dairy farmers are feeling under pressure, despite strong prices.
Mental health becomes a pandemic political football
There's been plenty of media coverage on the mental health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mental Health Foundation Shaun Robinson says a lot of it has been too simplistic, or just plain wrong.
Coming up
Bonus Episode: Identify Yourself
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on identity and ambition. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Multiple Me
Comedian and social media superstar Joe Daymond talks about being overseas, being a professional comedian and being "The One". Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio