Study reveals exercise challenges for trans and gender-diverse Australians

An exciting way to kick off the year with our research published in the International Journal of Transgender Health – a huge team effort that would not have been possible without the invaluable input from the trans community and health and exercise professionals.
New Insights – Eating and Exercise Behaviours of Trans Adults

This research, recently published in the International Journal of Transgender Health, has for the first time captured and analysed qualitative perspectives from the voices of Australian trans adults, leading to recommendations such as improving exercise programs and changing diagnostic screening for eating disorders.
New tools may help mental health hospitals close life expectancy gap through exercise

MHEX PhD Candidate, Caleb McMahen, and team recently published their pivotal work around triaging and supporting exercise therapy within mental health services. This has been a number of years in development, and included input from experts, health and patient support professionals.