by Louise Rees | Feb 25, 2022 | News Media, Uncategorised
We like predictability. We function best when we know what is going to happen. The irony here is that after all this uncertainty, predictability in this phase of the pandemic in New Zealand is increasing. As the Omicron wave gathers strength, we can most likely expect...
by Louise Rees | Feb 25, 2022 | News Media
New Zealand has banned conversion practices, with near unanimity, after all but eight National party members voted in favour of the law. Conversion “therapy” refers to the practice, often by religious groups, of trying to “cure” people of their sexuality, gender...
by Louise Rees | Feb 14, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Valentine’s Day brings with it images of red roses, foil-wrapped chocolates and couples lingering over a candle-lit dinner. But in reality, it can be a stressful and expensive time for many. Massey University clinical psychologist Dr Kirsty Ross has...
by Louise Rees | Jan 27, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Guardian journalist Sophie Brickman writes about how the importance of hanging out with a friend and enjoying human contact as we approach the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full article here. If you are feeling lonely go to our Get Help Now page to...
by Louise Rees | Jan 14, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
We can all fall into the social media trap. Whether your vice is Instagram, Twitter or TikTok, most of us spend big chunks of time on these apps every day – posting content, engaging, sharing comments, scrolling, comparing. There are loads of benefits of social...
by Louise Rees | Jan 14, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Customer service teams can help tackle loneliness. In an article for ‘My Customer’ editor Chris Ward writes: “It’s been predicted that up to 75% of all customer service calls will be made out of loneliness by 2026. What can organisations do to...
