by michelecrawshaw | Jul 14, 2021 | Media release, Newsletter, Peer reviewed publication, Research output
The first-ever study to look at anti-depressant use and symptoms of depression in pregnant New Zealand women has identified unmet need for antenatal mental health support. The research examined anti-depressant use and symptoms of depression in more than 6000 pregnant...
by michelecrawshaw | Jun 28, 2021 | Media release, News, Peer reviewed publication, Resilient Teens
Tributes are flowing from family, friends and colleagues of Matua Rāwiri Wharemate, who passed away on Saturday surrounded by his family. Rāwiri (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Ngāti Pūkenga) is well known for his extensive experience in the child and youth mental...
by michelecrawshaw | Apr 14, 2021 | Events, Media release, Peer reviewed publication, Successful Literacy and Learning, Webinars
Lead researchers of A Better Start National Science Challenge’s Successful Learning theme present latest findings and project details of their Better Start to Literacy Approach, which involves over 1500 tamariki (aged 3- 6 years) and their whānau. The approach...
by michelecrawshaw | Apr 6, 2021 | Healthy Weight, Media release, News, Newsletter, Peer reviewed publication
The sleep habits, screen time, physical activity and food intake of hundreds of Hawke’s Bay primary and secondary school students are coming under the scrutiny of A Better Start researchers. More than 1300 Year 5 and Year 9 students from almost 30 schools are...
by michelecrawshaw | Mar 30, 2021 | Big Data, Media release, News, Newsletter, Peer reviewed publication
One in four children on the autism spectrum in New Zealand are given melatonin to help them sleep, a new study co-authored by a Better Start National Science Challenge researcher has found. The study’s lead author Associate Professor Laurie McLay says the treatment,...
by michelecrawshaw | Mar 8, 2021 | Media release, News, Peer reviewed publication, Successful Literacy and Learning, Updates
An innovative literacy programme is being rolled out to the nation’s schools this year as part of the Ministry of Education’s major new initiative to improve literacy outcomes for all New Zealand children. The Better Start Literacy Approach (BLSA) is an...
