Mental Health
Breaking the stigma - South Asians and mental health
In this episode of Voices, in the run up to Mental Health Awareness week we talk to South Asian mental health advocate about the gaps and challenges they see in the community. Produced by Kadambari…
AudioHow fostering and deepening male friendship can aid wellbeing
In his academic and professional career Australian Clinical Psychologist Zac Seidler has focused on understanding men's mental health and masculinity, reducing male suicide and the benefits of… Audio
Kane Brisco - tools for keeping fit on the farm
Exercise and breathwork are essential for keeping Taranaki dairy farmer and fitness leader Kane Brisco on track. He hopes his new book Tools For The Top Paddock will help other farmers cope with the… Video, Audio
Growing dahlias 'a way to recalibrate your happiness meter'
People swoon when they visit what was once a bare block of land in Hawke's Bay, according to Natalie Tolchard, who launched full tilt into growing dahlias without any experience but plenty of passion… Audio
Growing dahlias 'a way to recalibrate your happiness meter'
People swoon when they visit what was once a bare block of land in Hawke's Bay, according to Natalie Tolchard, who launched full tilt into growing dahlias without any experience but plenty of passion…
AudioMental wellbeing down, loneliness up, but overall we're pretty satisfied with life
New Zealanders continue to remain upbeat about their overall happiness, but the Covid pandemic is testing our mental strength. Latest Wellbeing Statistics from Stats NZ show a marked decline in mental… Audio
The Panel with Max Harris and Janet Wilson (Part 1)
Wallace and panellists Max Harris and Janet Wilson hear from former chief police negotiator Lance Burdett on why a change to the policy on police pursuits won't impact the rise in ram raids, they hear… Audio
Construction, depression and writing: Dave Burt
Dave Burt left school early and got an apprenticeship as an electrician. He now runs an electrical contracting business employing 130 staff throughout New Zealand. About eight years ago, Dave realised… Audio
Mental health advocate concerned funding will not reach young people
A mental health service is concerned those who experience the worst inequality will not benefit from more government funding.
Mental Health Foundation responds to govt's $100m boost
The Mental Health Foundation is welcoming $100 million more over four years for mental health and addiction services, but says a major part of the government's plan is still missing.
$27 million is… Video, Audio
Health Minister details $100m boost for mental health services
The government's promising to take some of the pressure off child and adolescent mental health services as part of a $100m Budget 2022 spend over four years.
It includes $27m for community-based… Video, Audio
Social media breaks improve mental health: study
It won't come as a surprise to many people to learn that taking a break from social media can lead to improvements in things like depression and anxiety. But a new study out of the University of Bath… Audio
Ōtaki man's death in hospital grounds ruled suicide
The death of a Palmerston North Hospital patient, whose body was found metres from the building six days after he disappeared, has been ruled a suicide.
'My entire life is a struggle' - Patient says DHB halved medication
A mental health patient says the Southern DHB's decision, which was made without her consultation, has upended her life.
Pene Pati: I'm Listening To This
Sol3 Mio star Pene Pati has a lot on this plate at the moment, which is the way we like things on this segment. He's missing everyone back home on Mother's Day, especially his own mother, Juliette, to… Audio
Rating system aims to gauge how companies approach staff mental health
A new ratings system has been developed to assess company performances on mental well-being in a bid to prevent suicides.
High rate of suicide in pregnant and post-natal women
Suicide is the leading cause of death during pregnancy and the postnatal period, and Māori women are three times more likely to die this way, a new report has found.
Covid anxieties on the rise for teenage girls
In Aotearoa and around the world, teenage girls are struggling with their mental health at higher rates than boys. Yet the extra anxiety delivered by Covid-19 could help this generation become more… Video, Audio
How 'the spice of life' can support mental health
"Variety's the very spice of life" wrote English poet William Cowper. Now scientists have discovered a change of scene delivers more than just flavour - it can make us feel better. Audio
The importance of a wandering mind
Neuroscientist and the former Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Harvard Medical School Moshe Bar is the author of Mindwandering - How it can improve your mood and boost your creativity and… Audio
