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Photos give men a voice to discuss mental distress

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Wednesday 10 May 2023

An innovative research project at the University of Otago, Wellington, is using photography to help men open up about their experiences of living with depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety.

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Māori public health education competencies developed

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Thursday 4 May 2023

These competencies for public health teaching institutions have been developed with te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and cultural safety at their core to ensure te Ao Māori is actively prioritised.

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Significant step in fight against drug resistance in TB

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Thursday 6 April 2023

University of Otago researchers have discovered new ways to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of  tuberculosis (TB), opening the door to new approaches for tackling the disease that kills about 4,000 people a day.

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New findings on the psychological impacts of the Christchurch terrorist attacks

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Wednesday 5 April 2023

Preliminary findings from a study of the psychological aftermath of the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attacks show, among other things, both an increase in terrorism anxiety and an increase in the sense of “community” following the incidents, yet no reported changes in either psychological distress or wellbeing.

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Otago’s medtech innovation highlighted at showcase

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Wednesday 29 March 2023

Otago researchers took centre stage at the MedTech Innovation Showcase last month, representing the University’s growing contribution to New Zealand’s expanding and lucrative medical technology sector.

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