Talutoe Su’a jailed for West Auckland kidnap, torture despite mental health diagnoses
“You deny hearing voices, but … it’s most likely you were suffering from auditory hallucinations,” Judge Lance told…
Kaitāia crisis recovery cafe opens for people in mental health distress
The service began operating on August 3 and has already seen strong demand, with more than 106 people…
Fulfilling friendships boost physical and mental health: Study
Fulfilling friendships and general close social relationships are strongly linked to better physical and mental health, a global…
Rotorua Hospital: New mental health inpatient unit Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue opens
A Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora statement today said the mental health wellbeing and recovery unit replaced…
Turmeric for cognition, carotenoids and eye health in research news spotlight
The data from the RCT found that compared to placebo, the curcuma longa extract significantly improved scores relating…
Government launches mental health strategy, wants to eliminate seclusion for all
The plan says Lifeline, a health service phoneline, would only be funded until 2027, with ongoing funding to…
Probiotic may boost mood and emotional health for older adults
Data published in The Journal of Nutrition indicated that eight weeks of supplementation was also associated with decreases…
L. plantarum improves functional constipation and mental wellbeing: Study
Researchers in China and Malaysia analyzed how the probiotic affected gene expression and suggested that “inflammatory, immune, neuroendocrine,…
Society Insider: All Black Anton Segner and Hunter Kawana’s inspiring love story
While Segner, 25, moved to New Zealand at 15 to pursue his rugby dreams, attending Nelson Boys High…
NCEA support requests triple as more students need exam help
Deputy chief executive of assessment Jann Marshall said NZQA has worked to reduce administrative barriers, making it easier…
How men’s mental health organisation He. is helping Kiwi men open up
Former rugby league footballer Russell Packer shares about his mental health challenges and how he found support. Photo…
Freemans Bay wheelie bin baby death: Auckland mother Chanelle Smith sentenced
“When asked about the pregnancy, Smith stated that she had miscarried and as a result the stillborn baby…