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20 Oct 2023
Paid parental leave helps protect the mental health of new mothers
Becoming a parent is a major life event, but while exciting, it carries a proven...
30 Aug 2023
CMRF Project Grant success for four University of Otago, Christchurch researchers
A simple blood test to replace the need for colonoscopies in children with infla...
25 Aug 2023
Ketamine may help treat depression but use should not become widespread – editorial
Ketamine can be used to manage treatment-resistant depression but researchers wa...
25 Aug 2023
Ketamine may help treat depression but use should not become widespread
OPINION: Ketamine can be used to manage treatment-resistant depression but resea...
04 Jul 2023
HRC grants $51 million to Otago researchers
Otago researchers have received a significant $51 million funding boost from the...
04 Apr 2023
March 15 Symposium – the psychological impacts of the Christchurch terrorist attacks
Preliminary findings from The March 15 Project were presented in a recent day-lo...
20 Dec 2022
New Zealanders still not making enough effort to be “sun safe” – study
Sunscreen alone is not enough, University of Otago researchers are reminding peo...
20 Sep 2022
Success for University of Otago, Christchurch, Researchers with CMRF Major Project Grant
Five research staff from the University of Otago. Christchurch have been awarded...
14 Jul 2022
Virtual Reality App trial shown to reduce common phobias
Results from a University of Otago, Christchurch trial suggest fresh hope for th...
29 Jun 2022
“Quake brain” effects suffered by resilient Cantabrians fade over time – study
New University of Otago research suggests the brain function of otherwise-health...
08 Jun 2022
Study shows strong link between COVID‑19 and worsening mental health
The past two years have caused widespread disruption, anxiety, loss and grief wo...
30 Mar 2022
Family donation supports Otago University research on World Bipolar Day
The generosity of a Christchurch family, in memory of a much-loved wife and moth...
28 Mar 2022
Study Reveals Link Between Early Menopause and History of Sexual Abuse
A ground-breaking University of Otago, Christchurch, study has found female vict...
27 Oct 2021
Compulsory Treatment Orders benefit some mental health patients more than others – study
A ground-breaking University of Otago study could well influence which mental he...
08 Oct 2021
Canterbury Medical Research Foundation grants for Christchurch researchers
Two University of Otago, Christchurch, researchers have been awarded Canterbury...
04 Aug 2021
“Māoritanga” not a factor in becoming homeowner
New research from the University of Otago Christchurch debunks the myth that cul...
11 Jun 2021
$1.74 million for Otago feasibility studies
The University of Otago received a total of $1.74 million for projects ranging f...
25 May 2021
Virtual reality used to confront phobias in Christchurch trial
Can virtual reality help treat people with a fear of flying or spiders?...
30 Apr 2021
Physical punishment happening less, but still common - study
There is a clear downward trend in the number of parents using physical violence...
18 Feb 2021
Christchurch researcher awarded almost $250,000 to study ‘quake brain’
The ongoing impact of ‘quake brain’ is the focus of a newly-funded study that wi...
03 Feb 2021
Eating disorders result in significant financial impact on carers
Eating disorders result in significant financial impact on carers...
03 Jun 2020
‘Quake brain’ study could give insight into future effects of COVID-19 crisis
‘Quake brain’ is a real phenomenon that impairs people’s memory even years after...
29 May 2020
Health of truck drivers and evening TV binge-watchers under Otago researchers’ spotlight
The health and safety of truck drivers and the impacts of evening television bin...
06 May 2020
New Zealanders in international study of COVID-19’s impact on depression and other mood disorders
University of Otago, Christchurch researchers are part of an urgent internationa...
24 Feb 2020
Methamphetamine use and its impact on violence laid bare in world-first study
Almost a third of middle-aged New Zealanders have tried methamphetamine at least...
12 Feb 2020
University of Otago, Christchurch researchers lead study to help those most affected by mosque attacks
A new Health Research Council-funded study is about to get underway to help unde...
10 Dec 2019
30 new Professors for the University of Otago
30 new Professors for the University of Otago
07 Nov 2019
Events
Upcoming events at the Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago...
07 Nov 2019
Events Archive
Past events hosted by the Department of Psychological Medicine at University of...
16 Jul 2019
New Zealanders involved in global study showing genetic predisposition for anorexia
New Zealanders involved in global study showing genetic predisposition for anore...
12 Jul 2019
Otago experts concerned lost opportunity to curb excessive drinking and reduce harm
Otago experts concerned lost opportunity to curb excessive drinking and reduce h...
27 Jun 2019
Study of sexual orientation and mental health
Gay, lesbian and bisexual New Zealanders are on average more than twice as likel...
28 May 2019
Otago researcher investigates novel new therapies for bipolar disorder
Otago researcher investigates novel new therapies for bipolar disorder...
18 Jan 2019
Proposal for ‘cautious path’ forward for changing cannabis laws by Otago researcher
Proposal for ‘cautious path’ forward for changing cannabis laws by Otago researc...
12 Dec 2018
University of Otago announces academic promotions
Seventeen University of Otago academics have been promoted to the position of pr...
20 Nov 2018
Otago health researchers share more than $3.5m in Career Development Awards
A University of Otago Christchurch engineer is developing a ‘lego’ system to 3D...
05 Oct 2018
Alcohol still impacting ED despite legislation aimed at curbing harm
Alcohol still impacting ED despite legislation aimed at curbing harm...
17 Aug 2018
New Zealanders using more antipsychotics, especially older females
New Zealanders using more antipsychotics, especially older females...
11 Jul 2018
Regular teen drinking leads to problems with alcohol and drug use in adulthood
Regular teen drinking leads to problems with alcohol and drug use in adulthood...
18 Jun 2018
Almost $19 million awarded to Otago researchers in Health Research Council funding
Almost $19 million awarded to Otago researchers in Health Research Council fundi...
25 May 2018
Cannabis: What's the harm?
A researcher of the effects of cannabis says any law change to free up the drug’...
22 May 2018
$750,000 to Otago researchers for health-related feasibility studies
Three University of Otago researchers have successfully secured almost $750,000...
21 May 2018
Otago researcher’s dream of eliminating Tuberculosis among Māori gains HRC support
Otago researcher’s dream of eliminating Tuberculosis among Māori gains HRC suppo...
23 Mar 2018
Otago researchers reveal childhood predictors of becoming overweight or obese
Childhood predictors of becoming overweight or obese as adults in New Zealand in...
09 Mar 2018
Trade treaty threatens health if climate change not addressed: University of Otago expert
Trade treaty threatens health if climate change not addressed: University of Ota...
15 Dec 2017
University of Otago announces academic promotions
The University of Otago will this year promote 23 academics to the position of P...
06 Nov 2017
First New Zealand study of pathological hoarding
An estimated 35,000 New Zealanders have clinically severe hoarding behaviour, ac...
04 Oct 2017
University of Otago, Christchurch campus profiled at Showcase 2017
The public came to the University of Otago, Christchurch's Showcase 2017 to find...
15 Jun 2017
Major funding for innovative University of Otago health research
University of Otago researchers have been awarded more than $24M in new health r...
29 Mar 2017
‘Quake brain’ affecting our memory and ability on simple tasks
Cantabrians cognitive abilities – or their ability to do simple tasks – appear t...
05 Oct 2015
Larger men earn more, larger women earn less
Men classified as obese according to the Body Mass Index (BMI) make more money p...
17 Jul 2014
Quakes' impact on substance use and mental health quantified
Cantabrians who experienced serious quake-related adversity are twice as likely...
02 Aug 2010
Severely depressed people interpret facial expressions differently
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, shows people with sever...