In 2017, the UN Special Rapporteur Dr. Dainius Pūras noted that mental healthcare services around the world were in a crisis and rightly called for a 'revolution' in mental healthcare. He identified problems of power asymmetries, ...
Sep 7, 2020
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A new study co-led by a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington researcher shows that cigarette smoking is now rare in high school students, and binge drinking has declined since 2012.
Aug 14, 2020
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On Thursday, March 26 this year, working parents faced a dilemma—how were they going to work and care for their children during lockdown? The restrictions meant schools, early childcare centres, and kindergartens were closed. ...
Jul 7, 2020
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Lockdown has been an experience of self-discovery for many Kiwis. A line I've heard from a couple of academics is that they were surprised how well their solitary scholarly habits had prepared them for self-isolation. They ...
Apr 15, 2020
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A decoy molecule that fools coronavirus by attracting it before it can attach to lung cells may provide a way forward in the fight against COVID-19. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's Dr. Davide Comoletti, ...
Apr 9, 2020
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Tuning in for news on COVID-19 has now become part of many people's daily lives. Millions of people around the world who now find themselves in lockdown are frequently accessing numerous social and news media platforms to ...
Apr 2, 2020
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"Period poverty is when people are unable to access menstrual items due to the cost," says Dr. Terry Fleming from the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's Faculty of Health. "Those suffering from period poverty ...
Feb 20, 2020
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A study led by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington researchers has shown that legal requirements around the display of alcohol could be doing more to reduce alcohol consumption in New Zealand.
Feb 4, 2020
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Global physical activity guidelines should be extended to ensure they have the best impact on mental as well as physical health, according to new research involving researchers from Victoria University of Wellington.
Nov 20, 2019
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New research led by Victoria University of Wellington researchers shows New Zealand's aged care sector will be under pressure unless more support is provided to a growing older population living with obesity. It also highlights ...
Oct 22, 2019
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