Mental health is still often a taboo subject in New Zealand, but with the number of sufferers increasing each year these complex issues need urgent attention. We spoke to Kat McKay and Lineé van der Meer about their new organisation, Mental Health Therapies NZ who aim to provide essential mental health services for kiwis who may not …
By Lucy Johnstone – Guest Writer I’m emerging from a flu which has taken two days of my life. Two whole days in bed, sweating, writhing, moaning, and not in a good way. It’s also taken my voice, leaving me with nothing but a cartoon mouse-like squeak, inviting amusement from all who attempt to …
There’s a new term which gets thrown around a lot; “self care”. I think it’s fabulous in theory, but in practice I suspect it’s yet another thing to feel guilty about not doing perfectly, disguised as something nice. Like the rosy cheeked Aunty who comes round for an innocent cup of tea but spends the …
