Depression

They're tasked with helping us get better when we're sick, but what about the health and wellbeing of doctors themselves? Author Lucy Mayes was prompted to look at the pressures doctors are under when… Audio

Otago University Professor of Primary Healthcare, Tony Dowell, talks about research in the U.S which pointed to a drop in male suicides when there was an increase in the minimum wage. He has… Audio

Te Reo Hapai, a glossary of 200 mental health terms translated into Maori, was the brainchild of Keri Opai. Created two years ago, it's being used in kaupapa Maori mental health, addiction and… Audio

Aaron Hendry has worked as a youth worker for a number of years and says fathers need to be particularly careful about the messages they give their sons. He says the "get hard" or "toughen up" message… Audio

We live in an age of anxiety with rates of depression skyrocketing all over the world. But there may be an evolutionary purpose for all this suffering says Dr Randolph Nesse.  Audio

26 year old Isaac Giesen is all about rowing solo, so you don't have to. Known as 'the blue rower' he became the first New Zealander to row the Atlantic solo to raise awareness about depression. Audio, Gallery

What goes on in the anxious mind ? There's been a lot of talk lately about young people feeling overwhelmed, anxious and confused. So what's the best way of getting these feelings under control… Audio

John Moe's a comedian and writer who's had enormous success with his podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression. It's had over nine million downloads. The series is a mix of moving and funny… Audio

Back in 2014, Scottish-Australian journalist Jill Stark seemed to be living the dream – she had a bestselling memoir, a good job and a "giddy" love life. Then a violent panic attack put her on the… Video, Audio

In 'No Feeling is Final ' from the ABC the writer and podcaster Honor Eastly presents a highly personal account of her experiences of living with anxiety and suicidal thoughts. The show weaves… Audio

New Zealand’s biggest-ever inquiry into our mental health system says it’s broken and action is urgent. Many in the media pointed out that’s what previous inquiries have said too so we shouldn’t… Video, Audio

More than 1000 Pacific youth in Auckland will take part in new research aiming to reduce depression rates. Audio

For his new podcast, comedian James Nokise takes refuge in the shower. It's his safe space while eating his comfort food - fried chicken. But he also interviews a range of people about their mental… Audio

Johann Hari has had his share of criticism - those who say he's basically told people with depression to throw away their medication. But is that really what he's done? Local psychotherapist Kyle… Audio

Journalist and author Johann Hari says there's no silver bullet for rehabilitating an addict, but there's a wealth of evidence to suggest good old-fashioned human connection and a reason to get out of… Audio

Fatu Feu'u's new painting Amuia (a blessing) aims to draw attention to the crisis in youth mental health and suicide. It is one of the largest pieces he has ever done, and he says it speaks to the… Audio

Unilever top dog Geoff McDonald - who has himself struggled with anxiety - rolled out a programme there to destigmatise mental illness and boost productivity, and he tells Kim Hill companies should… Audio

Victoria University lecturer John Randal is part of Team NZ - a group of Kiwi cyclists taking on the full Tour de France circuit to raise awareness and money for the Mental Health Foundation. He tells… Audio, Gallery