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Forensic expert praised after using judo training to stop violent pharmacy assault
A 27-year-old woman was arrested and is due in court on June 16.
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Act MP Mark Cameron quits politics due to kidney failure and loss of son
The politician says he’s stepping away after six years representing rural New Zealand.
‘My gut feeling saved me from a plane crash’: The people who think they’re psychic
Telegraph: Belief in the supernatural tends to increase during periods of instability.
3 health benefits of marriage – and an important catch
Washington Post: Saying 'I do' may influence your cancer risk, mental health and more.
'People didn’t do their job': Hospital failures linked to young woman’s preventable death
Erica Hume's parents hope findings on her death spur lasting change in mental health care.
Phillip Mills: The real measure of business – why authenticity matters
OPINION: Big businesses can drive social change by mobilising communities.
10 therapist-approved ways to reduce anxiety fast
Washington Post: Techniques to help calm your mind and body when anxious thoughts strike.
Eight foods you should eat regularly to help lower your dementia risk
Telegraph: Diet may play a powerful role in reducing the risk of cognitive decline.
Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say
Washington Post: GLP-1 drugs may be rewiring circuits in emotion, desire and more.
Taupō youth sexual health clinic expands into mental health
Youth often come to clinics with a variety of health concerns.
Here’s what psychiatrists mean when they say you have ADHD
NYT OPINION: We're thinking about mental health diagnoses all wrong.
6 things a neurologist does to keep his brain healthy
Washington Post: Certain lifestyle changes can help slow or reverse brain atrophy.
This type of exercise could be a low-cost therapy for panic attacks
Washington Post: Short bursts of activity could be helpful for those with panic disorders.
Are you pooing wrong? The toilet habits hurting your gut health
No one likes talking about our bowels - but this gastroenterologist says we should.
Why so many teens are in crisis despite 'having it easy'
Four children a day are connected to emergency services, Youthline reports.
What celebrity chef Colin Fassnidge wants men to know
From hotel-room loneliness to men's groups, the chef shares what he's learned.
The 'tragic irony' and dark, final months of mental health champion Dr Tom
Dr Tom was a devoted father and adventurer who helped hundreds of thousands globally.
Beloved fixture of Wellington's nightlife scene desperately needs new home
Safety charity Take 10 is facing a $100k funding shortfall and its truck is crumbling.
Teens having access to social media as harmful as smoking, experts tell UK lawmakers
Charities want film-style age limits put on social media content.
Stressing over something? These 3 questions can help
New York Times: A leading psychologist's quick technique to combat catastrophising.
The telltale traits of a psychopath and how to spot one in your life
Telegraph: Psychopaths are good at mirroring others and are often superficially charming.
The moment I knew I had to dump my therapist
Finding the right therapist is a lot like dating – and can be just as brutal.
'It was a very dehumanising place': Dementia care provider failed dying man
Allan Jones' family complained about his care at Bupa Northhaven Care Home, highlighting neglect and inadequate treatment. Video / Mike Scott
'Sweating bullets': The nightmare that haunts ex-Black Cap turned counsellor
Kerry Walmsley talks about the pain of separation and the joy of mentoring elite athletes.
Body dysmorphic disorder explained: Signs, symptoms and when to seek help
New York Times: It may look like vanity, but it’s a debilitating mental health condition.
'There’s a sweetness': Rumer Willis on father Bruce’s gentler side in dementia fight
She says her actor dad does not always recognise her but she still feels his love.
Frank Film – South Island Stories Episode 1: Phillipstown Hub
Dozens of groups now use the former classrooms, from migrants to new mums.
The surprising habits linked to dementia
Telegraph: These everyday activities could be damaging your cognitive health.
'I was unhinged': The human cost of reality TV’s ‘extreme outcomes’
Telegraph: Former cast and crew reveal the ugly tactics used to make bingeworthy shows.
Foggy brain? Why your gut health might be affecting mental clarity
New York Times: Why your digestion might be triggering brain fog.