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People living near liquor or fast food outlets more likely to suffer mental distress
"...we need to create environments that allow people to live in conditions that support health and mental health and support them to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles."
MH advocate Rebekah Ballagh is using her struggles to help others
Author and social media success story Rebekah Ballagh tells Sharon Stephenson how she drew inspiration from her own life to make the world a less anxious place.
Selena Gomez – there’s a lot of shame and guilt in mental health
The 'Lose You To Love Me' hitmaker opened up earlier this year about her struggle with bipolar
Health Minister concerned as MH annual reports are 2 years behind schedule
Health Minister Andrew Little is concerned and seeking more information.
Shortland Street’s Matt Walker puts focus on mental health
Shortland St makes the ideal platform for raising awareness of community issues.
Damning review of DHB after 2 suspected suicides in 4 days
A damning review into a series of sudden deaths at Waitematā DHB's He Puna Wāiora has cited poor leadership and staff burnout and suggests the building's physical design assisted patients to take their own lives.
Little Mix star quitting band
Jesy Nelson, one of the stars of the UK pop band is quitting the band, explaining the toll being in the band is having on her mental health.
Patients overstaying at mental health units due to lack of housing
A new report found 13 people had stayed longer than necessary at Auckland City Hospital's Te Whetu Tāwera Acute Mental Health Unit, one for up to 17 months. For more
White Ribbon Day – 25 November 2020
The international day when people stand up against violence towards women. White Ribbon celebrates the many men willing to show leadership and commitment to promoting safe relationships within families and encourages men to challenge each other on attitudes and...
All Black Piri Weepu opens up on mental health
He's the All Black who played 71 tests for the All Blacks and was a member of the world-cup winning side in 2011. Read more
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