Anxiety
Johann Hari: 'we need to deal with why we're in such pain'
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
Working it out: Destigmatising mental illness at work
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
Insight: Facing down loneliness for NZ's ageing population
With the UK having recently appointed a Minister of loneliness, Sally Round takes a look what can be done in New Zealand to address the problem, which will likely balloon as the population ages. Video, Audio
The dangers of perfectionism in adolescents
Victoria University PhD graduate Dr Madeleine Brocklesby has been researching perfectionism in adolescents - which can be linked to serious anxiety and even self harm. Audio
NCEA exams begin, students struggle to turn phones off
Today marks the beginning of three-and-a-half weeks of NCEA and Scholarship exams for more than 146-thousand school students. The exams start on Thursday with Scholarship Drama, with further exams in… Audio
Minimising the risk of suicide - what can parents do?
Education consultant Nathan Mikaere-Wallis discusses New Zealand's high youth suicide rate and what parents can do to minimise risk. Audio
Probiotics reduce risk of postnatal depression
A study from Auckland and Otago University has found taking probiotics during and after pregnancy reduces the risk of postnatal depression and anxiety. Audio
Breaking the worry cycle
Attempts to protect your kids from anxiety can end up making it worse, says psychotherapist Lynn Lyons. She talks to Jesse Mulligan about what actually works. Audio
Why are so many of us on edge?
Wall Street Journal health reporter and anxiety sufferer Andrea Petersen weaves her personal story with the latest research in On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety. Audio
This Way Up for Saturday 14 October 2017
This week we learn about the Chinese bitcoin ban and find out how you can become a virtal trader with the newest cryptocurrencies. Plus a vet that is using medical marijuana on pets, a blossoming… Audio
Brent Williams: Depression just said 'you've got to face this'
When he was in his late 40s, anxiety and depression overwhelmed Wellingtonian Brent Williams and he walked away from his partner, four children and job. He tells the story of his journey back to the… Audio
'Kids with interpersonal skills come from homes where there are rich conversations'
Employers say many of today's graduates are low on innovation, creativity, and interpersonal skills. What can parents do to encourage children to think for themselves? Explore, debate, play and don't… Audio
Canine DNA and 'Darwin's Dogs'
Kiwi canine DNA has been collected as part of a global project, called Darwin's Dogs, investigating the genes behind the personalities of dogs. Audio
Parenting an anxious teen
Now is not an easy time to be a teenager and those who have anxiety need help from their parents to manage it, parenting consultant Nathan Mikaere-Wallis says. Audio
Helping anxious kids in a troubled world
Children have different fears at different ages and should never be given the message their anxious feelings are wrong or bad, clinical psychologist Kirsty Ross says. She answers listeners' questions… Audio
Dr Neha Sangwan: stress, communication and healthcare
Dr Neha Sangwan is a physician and international speaker who teaches people how to deal with stress by reading their own body signals and communicating better. Audio
Making anxiety more than a disorder
Sydney author Sarah Wilson shares her experiences in dealing with anxiety and harnessing it to find the positives. Audio
How much back-to-school anxiety is too much?
For some children nervousness about returning to school can turn into fully-fledged anxiety. A Massey University psychologist says parents have a key role in helping kids manage these feelings. Audio
Death, religion and anxiety
Many of us have experienced the fear of death - but does religious belief mitigate that anxiety? It's a big question that two academics, Professor Jamin Halberstadt and Dr Jonathan Jong, have tried to… Audio