Health news

Lesley Ferkins honoured by SMAANZ

Professor Lesley Ferkins has been named the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) Distinguished Service Award winner.

AUT expert awarded Liley Medal

Professor Valery Feigin has been recognised for his role as lead author of the most comprehensive study of the world’s stroke burden and its risk factors.

Marsden Fund success for AUT

The Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences had two grants approved with total funding of $1.6 million in the 2022 round of Marsden funding.

Depression in Pacific adolescents

A new study uses network analysis to demonstrate how connectedness with family, friends, and school can prevent depression in Pacific adolescents.

Treating the stigma of chronic pain

AUT researchers found that people will conceal their chronic pain to avoid ‘being seen as drug-seeking, lazy, or mentally unstable’.

Over 10 million sought help for gambling

A systematic review, published in the scientific journal Addiction, has found that globally one in every 400 adults has sought help for gambling problems.

AUT provides expertise in equity

Associate Professor Jacquie Kidd is the Equity Lead on a five-year HRC funded project exploring accessible interventions for osteoarthritis.

Assisted dying and nursing care

AUT-led research highlights the need to support nurses, procedurally and psychologically, as they increasingly encounter assisted dying.

Families affected by gambling

A Ministry of Health funded report on problem gambling shows that more can be done to develop a whānau inclusive offering.

Therapy shown to reduce gambling harms

A Ministry of Health funded report examines the long-term effectiveness of counselling treatments for gambling disorders.