Wellbeing

Mental health: Breaking the stigma

They say your vibe attracts your tribe, and men’s mental health warrior Krissy Mackintosh’s tribe is growing by the day. Her methods may seem unconventional to some, but the results speak for themselves. By Rebecca Greaves. Photos by Tink Lockett.

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Managing stress: The essentials

Feeling irritable or overwhelmed? Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson offers suggestions of ways to cope.

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Dealing with stress

Stress is a natural human emotion. Rural counsellor Kathryn Wright says while we can’t eliminate it from our lives, we can change how you think about it.

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Move for mental health

Taranaki dairy farmer, father, rural advocate, public speaker and personal trainer Kane Brisco established Farm Fit NZ as a fitness class for his local rural community. It has since expanded into an online community of nearly 20,000. In this Q&A, Kane spoke to Rebecca Greaves about the importance of exercise,
and some practical tips to support mental health.

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