Top of cliff approach to suicide prevention
Wednesday, 10 March 2021 10:20am
By looking at suicide prevention from a different perspective, University of Otago researchers hope to improve identification and support for people in suicidal crisis.
Psychology welcomes two new Māori academic staff
Thursday, 4 March 2021 7:25am
Two new Māori academics have been warmly welcomed to the Department of Psychology.
Tongan student realises dream to enter Clinical Psychology programme
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 11:43am
Tongan postgraduate student Jordan Quensell is celebrating reaching his ambitious goal of entry into the competitive postgraduate Clinical Psychology programme.
Dunedin Study data provides evidence that youth mental health issues impact adult physical health
Thursday, 18 February 2021 9:11am
A new study by researchers from Otago and Duke Universities makes the case that mental health struggles in early life can lead to poorer physical health and advanced aging in adulthood.
Dunedin study finds relationship between youth mental health issues and later adult physical health
Thursday, 18 February 2021 9:53am
Dunedin study finds relationship between youth mental health issues and later adult physical health.
Eating disorder project wins Christchurch summer studentship awards
Wednesday, 3 February 2021 1:53pm
A project summing up the financial cost of eating disorders in New Zealand took out the top prize at this year’s Christchurch Summer Studentship programme awards.
Four researchers in top one per cent of citations
Thursday, 21 January 2021 11:03am
Four Otago researchers have been named on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list for 2020.
Focus on sleep quality, over social media quantity, to improve young people’s well-being
Monday, 18 January 2021 9:48am
Worried about how social media use is affecting your teenager’s well-being? University of Otago research has revealed you may be focusing on the wrong issue.
Vale Professor Jim Flynn
Friday, 18 December 2020 2:35pm
Professor James Flynn FRSNZ, a University of Otago academic renowned for his intelligent approach to research and teaching, and his internationally recognised work on race and IQ, died on 11 December, aged 86.
Otago study identifies ‘three pillars’ of good mental health for young adults
Monday, 14 December 2020 3:28pm
Getting good quality sleep, exercising, and eating more raw fruits and vegetables predicts better mental health and well-being in young adults, a University of Otago study has found.
'Glass Ceilings in New Zealand Universities' study highlights inequities in promotions and earnings
Wednesday, 2 December 2020 11:41am
'Glass Ceilings in New Zealand Universities' study highlights inequities in promotions and earnings.
Ability to counter negative body image messages provides lessons for all – Otago study shows
Monday, 16 November 2020 11:24am
Viewing media with an engaged and sceptical eye allows young women to protect their body image, a University of Otago study has found.
Dunedin Study exhibition now in Nelson
Friday, 13 November 2020 11:23am
The Dunedin Study 'Slice of Life' exhibition is now in Nelson.
