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Celebrities suffer from mental health disorders too

Even with fame, glamour and copious amounts of money, celebrities are not immune to mental health problems.

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Good bacteria may help with depression

Christchurch researchers believe probiotics, recommended for digestive problems, may also make depressed people feel happier.

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Christchurch residents still grieving lost city

Many people living in Christchurch's red zone are finding life "unbearable", a survey of 800 residents has revealed.

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Winter blues identified as health issue

A team of researchers has used the internet to identify a significant increase in mental health issues in winter compared with summer.

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New guide says grief a mental disorder

People who are grieving a loved one will soon be at risk of being diagnosed as clinically depressed, according to a professor of psychiatry.

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How do you cope with stress?

According to clinical and family psychologist Dr Sandra E. Neil, there are four major coping mechanisms that we adopt to protect us from stress – placating,...

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Nurse treated 76-year-old badly

A registered nurse manhandled a 76-year-old mental health patient and then left her cold, wet and naked in a drained bath, an investigation finds.

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Five ways to train your brain

Forgotten where you left your car keys, again? Some simple tricks can improve your memory in the short term and protect it for the future.

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What causes depression?

No-one really knows what causes depression. Most likely it is caused by a combination of factors including your genes, brain chemistry, certain medical...

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Mental health link to lifestyle: study

Poor mental health leads to bad lifestyle behaviour in socially disadvantaged people - not the other way round, a study suggests.

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Being a parent could improve mental health

New research from the University of Otago suggests being a first-time parents could improve mental health.

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Spotting a problem gambler

Think your partner could have a problem with gambling? Here's how to deal with it.

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What to do when your partner has a gambling problem

You found out your partner has a gambling problem … now what?

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Why literature makes you feel better than self-help books

Reading the work of Shakespeare and other classic writers boosts our attention and helps us reflect on our own experiences, according to UK researchers.

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Some children outgrow autism: study

A small-scale study has shown that some children outgrow autism, though the test subjects had lower levels of social deficits to start with.

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Hope for new autism drug

A new drug that helps treat social withdrawal symptoms in children with Fragile X syndrome could offer hope to those with autism spectrum disorder.

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Let go of a grudge

Holding onto a grudge could be damaging both your physical and mental health. Here's why (and how) you should let go.

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Breastfeeding wards off depression: study

Adults who were breast-fed as infants are less likely to suffer from depression, according to a German study.

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Jaw-dropping moments 'could make us nicer'

Researchers say experiencing more moments of awe in our lives could help overcome the stressful effects of fast-paced modern life.

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'Face it, we're addicted to love'

Scientists have found Robert Palmer was right when he sang about being "Addicted to Love", tracing love to a part of the brain linked to drug addiction.

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