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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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04 Jul 2023

HRC grants $51 million to Otago researchers


Otago researchers have received a significant $51 million funding boost from the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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