Mental Health
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
The tour that changed the face of NZ theatre
Graeme Lay's new novel, Larry & Viv, is different to anything else he's ever written. The book tells the story of two of the 20th Century's most glamorous stars of stage and screen, Laurence Olivier… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money. Among other issues, they discuss the situation in Ukraine, National moving ahead of Labour in the polls, and the rising price of… Audio
Jazz Thornton: letters for difficult times
When Jazz Thornton was her lowest ebb mentally, a set of letters written to her by a good friend became really important. They were each in a separate labelled envelope and specifically written to… Video, Audio
Student claims hall removed them due to mental health problem
A Victoria University of Wellington student says their mental health worsened after being temporarily kicked out of their residential hall for feeling suicidal.
Research underway into mental health of rural men
Farmer's wife and masters student at Otago Polytechnic, Kathryn Wright is looking for young rural men between the ages of 16 and 30. She wants to survey the pressures and effects that rural living has… Audio
How conversations with strangers can have surprising results
For many of us, chit-chatting with strangers seems like nothing less than cruel and unusual punishment. However, new research suggests our negative expectations of talking to strangers are generally… Audio
