Mind & Emotions

Rejection is hard, and it comes in many guises and from many directions. It is something to be tackled head on before it leaves you feeling depressed, anxious and isolated.

We all know we should be compassionate towards others, but how many of us ever think of showing that same love, kindness and sympathy towards ourselves?

Many people in New Zealand and across the globe are impacted by mental disorders, both directly and indirectly. But how do you support someone suffering in your life?

Motivation is an important part of healthy ageing, and if you’ve lost yours, it’s vital you win it back. Fortunately, there are many enticing ways to get off the couch and become more motivated than ever!

Hitting the doldrums – it can happen to any couple, but especially when they’ve been in a relationship for many years.

As life expectancy increases it is not uncommon to find baby boomers coping with the pressures of full time work and the care of elderly parents.

Countless filmgoers left Monty Python's `Life of Brian' singing `Always Look on the Bright Side of Life', but how many have?

If you feel you simply need some winter mental health pick-me-ups, try the following to stir you out of hibernation!

There are so many research-based reasons for continuing education as we age, it’s hard to know where to begin.

Feeling lonely is not a state anyone wants to find themselves in for very long, and for good reason. Research shows loneliness can detrimentally affect our immune systems, heighten our blood pressure, and increase our cholesterol.