Mental Health stories - Page 16

Virtual reality shows promise in combating obesity and treating weight-related disorders, according to new research.

An Australian group is feeling the heat from mental health organisations and Twitter users after claiming same sex marriage increases online bullying.

Otago students' research uncovers potential for wearables to flag patient health risks, bridging sports tech with medical care.

RainbowYOUTH launches free classroom resource to increase understanding of sex, gender and sexuality diversity in New Zealand.

Wireless Nation partners with Farmstrong to promote wellbeing for New Zealand farmers and growers by providing zero-rated data access to its website.

One in three Kiwi kids say their parents spend as much or less time with them as on mobile devices, according to new AVG Technologies research.

Toxic Thinking app, a boon for mental health awareness, falters on user experience, needing polish to match its noble purpose.

Be Intent Youth, the online application that's being dubbed as a 'positive education, technology toolbox', is launching a PledgeMe campaign today.

Liquidators of the Ross Asset Management group of companies are looking to claw back $954,000 one investor withdrew before the scheme collapsed.

Liquidators of the Ross Asset Management group of companies, found to be a ponzi scheme, are looking to claw back $954,000 one investor withdrew befor.

Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, affects 66 million globally, with experts warning of its social and mental health impacts.

Anti-stress Chromotherapy is a fancy name for a simple idea, packaging a basic one-action app as a mental health tool.

BE Intent is a cloud-based platform designed to help individuals get more out of their life and to help businesses boost productivity.

the distinctive properties of an online environment introduce new dynamics that distinguish bullying from its offline variety.

The new Hello Sunday Morning (HSM) mobile app has been developed with a $50,000 grant from the Medibank Community Fund (MCF).

New Zealand councils have a history of sharing with each other, but this is the first time that sharing has been centralised nationwide.

Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.

Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users' emotions, raising questions over ethics.

Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.

Prime Minister John Key has launched SPARX, an online game-style tool to help young people develop skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.