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Legalised Extortion: The Dark World of New Zealand’s Debt Buyers
I was halfway through my second cup of coffee in the dim corner of a back-alley cafe when I received a tip-off about the shadowy practice of junk debt buying. The email was cryptic, almost paranoid, and signed with the initials P.A.H. It read...
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Husband of UK Royal Dies After ‘Adverse Effects of Medication’
The tragic death of Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella, has brought to light the dangers associated with antidepressant medications and the growing reliance on pharmaceutical interventions for mental health challenges. An inquest in Gloucestershire revealed that Kingston took his own life after experiencing severe adverse effects from antidepressants prescribed by a Buckingham Palace doctor..
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Wayne Hanson: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
I was born on 23 October 1971 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, to my parents, Eric and Ann Hanson. My childhood was filled with adventure and mischief, and as the eldest of three children, I naturally took on the role of protector and guide to my younger brother and sister.
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An Exposé: Study 329, Antidepressants, and New Zealand’s Youth Suicide Crisis
The alarming prevalence of antidepressant use among New Zealand’s youth demands urgent scrutiny. According to Ministry of Health data obtained by Kiwis For Good, in 2021, over 10,000 prescriptions for the antidepressant paroxetine were written for individuals under 30, including 1,330 for those under 19. These figures are particularly concerning given the dark history of paroxetine, a drug at the centre of one of the pharmaceutical industry’s most notorious scandals: Study 329.
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Social Issues
Unlocking Happiness: What Himalayan Monks Teach Us About Mental Health
In the lush valleys and snowy peaks of the Himalayas, a group of Tibetan monks has quietly mastered an ancient practice that could transform how we approach mental health. Thanks to groundbreaking research by neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson, we now have scientific evidence that their meditation practices can reshape the brain—and improve mental well-being in ways that are accessible to everyone.
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New Zealand’s Drinking Culture and the Shadow It Casts on Mental Health
Alcohol, long considered a social cornerstone in New Zealand, has once again come under scrutiny, this time sparked by comments from mental health advocate Mike King. King suggested that, in some cases, alcohol may have prevented individuals from taking their own lives by numbing overwhelming distress.
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The Micronutrient Revolution: How Professor Julia Rucklidge is Changing Mental Health Treatment
Professor Julia Rucklidge at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand is no ordinary clinical psychologist. For over a decade, her research into the effects of micronutrients on mental health has challenged mainstream approaches, which often prioritise pharmaceutical treatments over nutritional interventions. Her work has not only caught the attention of her peers but has also fuelled a worldwide debate about how we understand, treat, and prevent mental health disorders.
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Top 5 Natural Foods Proven to Boost Mental Health
In recent years, science has linked several natural foods to improved mental health and well-being. Here’s a breakdown of five powerful foods and the science behind their mood-boosting effects.
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The Link Between Antibiotics and Depression: What You Need to Know
Antibiotics are hailed as life-saving drugs, essential in fighting infections. Yet, recent research suggests that these medications may have an unexpected downside—an increased risk of depression. While antibiotics combat harmful bacteria, they also disturb the gut’s delicate balance, which may have a profound impact on mental health.
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The Journey to Self-Understanding
In my experience, the key difference is the depth of self-reflection these individuals have undergone. Put simply, it’s about how well someone knows themselves. You can’t determine where you fit in the world if you don’t first recognize the essence of who you are.
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The Devastating Impact of Pornography on Young Men, Relationships, and Society
Pornography addiction among young men is fast becoming a public health crisis, with profound implications for mental health, relationships, and society at large. What was once a private vice has now become an omnipresent issue with far-reaching consequences.
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Is Toxoplasma Gondii the Hidden Culprit Behind Mental Health Crises? Why Parasite Treatment Should Be a Top Priority in Psychiatry
For years, the mental health field has diligently sought answers to the root causes of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and—most tragically—suicidal behaviour. We often look for obvious culprits: trauma, substance abuse, environmental stress, or familial history of mental illness. But what if the real cause of these debilitating conditions is far more insidious, microscopic, and commonly overlooked?
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