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Contact Details

Email
mark.huthwaite@otago.ac.nz
Position
Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Undergraduate Students), Faculty of Medicine – Wellington
Department
Department of Psychological Medicine (Wellington)
Qualifications
MB ChB FCPsych
Research summary
Psychological medicine

Research

  • Medical Education
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Sleep in the Perinatal Period

Research interests

  • Medical Education research
  • Sleep in the perinatal period
  • Perinatal Psychiatry
  • Psychotropic mediation in pregnancy and breast feeding
  • Psychopharmacology, the side effects of medication and in particular the use of hypnosedatives and hypnotics

Publications

Zaia, S., Huthwaite, M., & Mathieson, F. (2025). Perceived benefits and limitations of a generative AI chatbot for mental health support: An exploratory mixed-methods study. New Zealand Medical Student Journal, (39), 24-30. doi: 10.57129/001c.144919 Journal - Research Article

Langton, B.-A., & Huthwaite, M. (2024). Recommendations for implementation of yoga and mindfulness on campus for clinically based medical students at the University of Otago. New Zealand Medical Student Journal, (37), (pp. 11-15). doi: 10.57129/001c.122990 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Huthwaite, M. (2024). Love, learning, laughter, and leisure: The ingredients for achieving a better work-life balance. New Zealand Medical Student Journal, (37), 7-8. doi: 10.57129/001c.122988 Journal - Research Other

Creagh, E., Jenkins, M., Skirrow, P., & Huthwaite, M. (2023). Moving in the margins: A qualitative study into the role of physical activity in marginalised communities. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 7(4), (pp. 83). doi: 10.36905/jses.2023.04.01 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Creagh, E., Jenkins, M., Skirrow, P., & Huthwaite, M. (2023). Moving in the margins: A qualitative study into the role of physical activity in marginalised communitie. Proceedings of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. (pp. 1144). International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Retrieved from https://2023.isbnpa.org Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

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