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Lawyer: smoking ban may harm patients video

A nurse and two patients challenging a DHB ban on smoking in acute mental health units say it is a matter of "human dignity".

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Pulling troublesome kids out of school can have consequences

Troubled kids need more help - expert video

A visiting researcher says New Zealand needs to do more to help children in schools with behavioural issues.

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Coroner Evans found that the process by which Ms Oxenham was discharged was poorly executed

Care plan urged for mental health

Patients at an acute Wellington mental health clinic should only be discharged with an extensive plan about future risks.

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Former Parklands resident Racheal Hubber

Parklands resident recounts abuse video

A former resident of the Parklands residential facility and her father complained about treatment of residents.

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Jill Lane

Abuse prompts increased auditing video

The Ministry of Health is changing the way it keeps tabs on its 800 care providers.

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Another 500 rugby players are needed for the project

Rugby players sought for health study video

Former rugby players are being asked to step up and be tested on the long-term effects their playing days have had on them.

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Many people are grieving for the 'lost Christchurch'  (file)

Chch residents still grieving lost city

Cantabrians are sick of authorities focusing on buildings rather than people and are still grieving the destruction of their garden city, a survey reveals.

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Survivor Frankie Barretto is one of many who tell their stories on the Live Through This site (Photo: Live Through This)

Suicide survivors help prevention

They look intently at the camera, some impassively, some with smiles, all of them aware they've shared a most personal story.

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Research from Canada has revealed the health risks associated with staying in the closet

Hiding sexuality can be unhealthy - study video

New research from Canada has revealed the health risks associated with staying in the closet.

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Being a parent could improve mental health

Being a first-time parent could improve mental health and reduce levels of psychological distress, according to research.

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Jimi Hunt and Daniel Drupsteen, the two Kiwis behind Live More Awesome (Supplied)

650m waterslide to be built in Auckland

The world’s biggest waterslide is to be constructed in the Auckland suburb of Helensville.

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Youthline preparing for Christmas rush

Youthline is preparing for as many as 5000 calls from young people needing help over the Christmas break.

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Lady Gaga  (Reuters)

Gaga launches drive for mental health

Pop star Lady Gaga is giving fans a safe place to seek help by setting up mental health awareness booths on her upcoming North American tour.

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Checks urged on mental health patients

A coroner is urging mental health services to follow-up patients who fail to meet appointments after the 2010 death of a Kapiti man.

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The 2012 riders left Bluff's Stirling Point, the southern-most point in New Zealand, this morning in good spirits

Actress inspired to ride length of NZ

Outrageous Fortune actress Aidee Walker joins seven other cyclists in epic ride to raise awareness of mental health.

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Tips for beating the blues

Are our fast-paced lifestyles making us more prone to stress, burnout and depression?

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A 3 News investigation has uncovered a dramatic increase in the rate of mental health issues within the Defence Force (file)

NZDF unaware of mental health figures video

A 3 News investigation has uncovered a dramatic increase in the rate of mental health issues within the Defence Force.

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Police have signalled that they'll take many of the report's recommendations on board

Police take custody recommendations

Experts believe the best way to stop people killing themselves in police custody is to create a better connection with the mental health sector.

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The critical report into the state of Hutt Valley District Health Board's mental health services over a two-year period found it was disorganised

Inquiry critical of mental health service

A patient who set herself on fire while in the care of Hutt Valley mental health services was let down by staff shortages, an inquiry has found.

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A Christchurch veterans service says shell-shocked soldiers aren't being looked after (file)

Defence hits back over care allegations

Allegations by a Christchurch veterans service that the Government is not doing enough to look after shell-shocked soldiers are unfounded, the New Zealand Defence Force says.

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