Mental Health
‘Feeling like they don't belong’: Ethnic young people face racist bullying
A new report sheds light on the mental health of young people from ethnic communities.
Why translating for parents can force kids to grow up too fast
Some children may grow up feeling like they lost their childhood, a psychologist says.
Racism in the field: What Māori, Pacific and Asian psychologists face
From cultural labour to microaggressions, new research shows psychologists’ experiences of racism.
Report shows worsening state of young people’s mental health
'Mental health requires a holistic approach and it’s so much bigger than just the sector.'
'Don't suffer alone': Managing mental health in a cost-of-living crisis
New survey shows rising costs are hurting Gen Z workers’ mental health.
'God will send gay people to hell’: Surviving spiritual abuse
Conversion practices were banned two years ago, but survivors say more needs to be done.
'Sucked into the trap': How social media can impact body image
New research shows young people know social media can negatively shape the way they see themselves.
Why we're fundraising to go to an Indigenous suicide conference
“It’s about having an opportunity for collective healing.”
‘Horrific stats’: Rangatahi rally for mental health at Parliament
Advocacy group Mental Health Matters Initiative presented the Government with nine calls to action.
Teenage poi entrepreneur on how she invests in her mental health
Georgia Latu is CEO of Pōtiki Poi, the company that made 32,000 poi for the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
How a film about getting hit in the balls is tackling toxic masculinity
“I think boys and men both just struggle with being open in general."
Young workers are more burnt out than any other age group, but why?
“It’s been two years and I still haven’t recovered.”
Petting a dog could be good for your brain
A new study has found petting dogs can boost the part of our brains that helps regulate our emotions
Why is bi still hard for people to buy?
For those of us who identify as ‘B’, it’s painfully obvious that our letter may as well be silent.
There's a friendship recession and it's hurting NZ men
“I think I was in denial about it for a long time."
There is not enough support for Asian mental health in NZ
'I've given you a perfect life, why do you need therapy?'
Seeing the ocean is enough to improve our mental health, but we’re not sure why
This World Oceans Day, we relook at how the ocean can improve our mental health.
Self-harm hospitalisations have doubled for 10-14-year-olds
"During the pandemic we’ve been completely online and that takes a huge toll on teenagers."
How microdosing mushrooms can help mental health
More research shows the active ingredient in shrooms can help with the effects of trauma.
Mental health issues in young people linked to dementia later in life
About 1.7 million New Zealanders, born between 1928 to 1967, took part in the study.
Racism stopping young South and East Asians from accessing NZ healthcare, study finds
1 in 5 South Asian and East Asian students say they have experienced some form of unfair treatment.
Dating lessons we can all learn from Netflix's Love on the Spectrum
We talked to two young people on the autism spectrum about the lessons they can teach about dating.
10 people tell us the best piece of mental health advice they have ever received
Here’s what they said.
We all know about healthy body image, but still feel shit about our bodies
Why are we still feeling bad about our bodies?
New Zealand needs 1,000 more psychologists, and it’s hurting people
Trigger warning: This article discusses mental health, suicide and alcoholism.
This new mindfulness series gives rangatahi the tools for survival
Just in time for mental health awareness week, Re: is launching a new hauora series.
Two thirds of dairy farmers report mental health issues. They tell us why
Mental health is a big issue in the dairy industry.
How misusing ethnicity contributes to anti-Pacific racism and victim blaming
The biggest subcluster of the current Covid outbreak centres on a church in Māngere, Auckland.
Conversion therapy will be banned, with sentence of up to 5 years’ imprisonment
“There are so many people that will have their lives changed because of this.”
A near-fatal accident gave me the courage to tell my family I was trans
At 18, Mason nearly died after jumping head-first into a pool drunk. He tells his story.