New Idea Magazine has been commended by readers for the story 'Irish Idol's Secret Heartache' published on 14.10.06.

The article represented Australian Idol contestant Damien Leith's experiences with obsessive compulsive disorder in a balanced and accurate way. Readers praised New Idea for outlining how Mr Leith has managed the illness and for maintaining a positive and helpful approach to the subject.

Readers also commended another article in the same edition of the magazine, entitled 'Mood Food', which raised awareness of the importance of maintaining a holistic approach to mental health, including focusing on healthy eating.