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Darren

Morton

Position: Director (Lifestyle Medicine & Health Research Centre)
Affiliations: School of Nursing & Health; Health, Nursing & Lifestyle Medicine Research Centre →

Biography

Supervision

Outputs

Professor Darren Morton is the Director of the Lifestyle Medicine and Health Research Centre at Avondale University and is an internationally recognised expert in Lifestyle Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and was the recipient of the society’s inaugural “Change Maker” award (2020). He was also selected as one of four people worldwide to develop the certification exam for the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

Professor Morton is considered the world-expert on Exercise-related Transient Abdominal Pain (ETAP), colloquial referred to as the “runner’s stitch”, but his current research focuses on evidence-based approaches for improving mental health and wellbeing from the disciplines of Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications as well as popular books that have collectively sold over 100,000 copies.

Professor Morton has developed wellbeing programs—such as The Lift Project—that have engaged tens of thousands of participants from over 50 countries.

Professor Morton has also made numerous media appearances and presented to hundreds of corporate, educational, community and academic audiences around the world.


Supervision

Year Level Research Title Institution Supervisor Type
2023 PhD An Investigation into the use of the Complete Health Improvement Programme (CHIP) for reversing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. A multimethod approach Avondale University

Supervisor


Journal articles

  • 2024

    Morton, D. P., Renfrew, M., & Matthews S. (2024). The American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s offering of a mental health and wellbeing program (The Lift Project) to its members – Caring for the carers. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 18(5), 671-680. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231178762

  • 2024
    Renfrew, M., Morton, D., Rankin, P., & and Maguire, L. (2024). Perceptions of the acceptability and effectiveness of a localised lifestyle medicine initiative to improve mental health – the lift project. Advances in Mental Health, 23(1), 52-69. https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2024.2346231
  • 2024
    Renfrew, M. E., Morton, D. P., Maguire, L. J., Amundson, R. P., & Day Justis, D. (2025). Evaluating the acceptability and impact of an online, lifestyle-based mental well-being initiative targeting school communities in New York State - Lifting the school community project. American Journal of Health Promotion, 39(3), 493-502. https://doi.org/10.1177/08901171241302161
  • 2023

    Oakes-Cornellissen, A., Morton, D., Rankin, P., & Renfrew, M. (2023). Efficacy of a multimodal lifestyle intervention (The Lift Project) for improving the mental health of individuals with an affective mood disorder living in South Africa. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, Article 1127068. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1127068

  • 2022

    Przybylko, G., Morton, D., Morton, J. K., Renfrew, M., & Hinze, J. (2022). An interdisciplinary mental wellbeing intervention for increasing flourishing: Two experimental studies. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 17(4), 573-588. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2021.1897868

  • 2022

    Kent, L. M., Rankin, P. M., Morton, D. P., Rankin, R. M., Greenlaw, R. L., & Englert, H. S. (2022). Volunteers: An effective medium for delivering therapeutic lifestyle interventions. American Journal of Health Promotion, 36(4), 633-642. https://doi.org/10.1177/08901171211062581

  • 2022

    Baban, K. A. & Morton, D. P. (2022). Lifestyle medicine and stress management. The Journal of Family Practice, 71(1), S24-S29. https://doi.org/10.12788/jfp.0285

  • 2021

    Przybylko, G., Morton, D., Morton, J., & Renfrew, M. (2021).
    The influence of gender and age on the outcomes of and adherence to a digital interdisciplinary mental health promotion intervention in an Australasian nonclinical setting: Cohort study. JMIR Mental Health, 8(11), e29866.
    doi: 10.2196/29866

  • 2021

    Renfrew, M. E., Morton, D. P., Morton, J. K., & Przybylko, G. (2021). The influence of human support on the effectiveness of digital mental health promotion interventions for the general population. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 716106. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.716106

  • 2021

    Renfrew, M. E., Morton, D. P., Northcote, M., Morton, J. K., Hinze, J. S., & Przybylko, G. (2021). Participant perceptions of facilitators and barriers to adherence in a digital mental health intervention for a nonclinical cohort: Content analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(4), e25358. https://doi.org/10.2196/25358

  • 2021

    Przybylko, G., Morton, D., Kent, L., Morton, J., Hinze, J., Beamish, P., & Renfrew, M. (2021). The effectiveness of an online interdisciplinary intervention for mental health promotion: A randomized controlled trial. BMC Psychology , 9(1), 77. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-021-00577-8

  • 2021

    Przybylko, G., Morton, D. P., & Renfrew, M. E. (2021). Addressing the COVID-19 mental health crisis: A perspective on using interdisciplinary universal interventions. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 644337. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.644337

  • 2020

    Morton, D. P., Hinze, J., Craig, B., Herman, W., Kent, L., Beamish, P., … Przybylko, G. (2020). A multi-modal intervention for improving the mental health and emotional well-being of college students. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 14(2), 216-224. doi:10.1177/1559827617733941.

  • 2020

    Renfrew, M. E., Morton, D. P., Morton, J. K., Hinze, J. S., Przybylko, G., & Craig, B. A. (2020). The influence of three modes of human support on attrition and adherence to a web- and mobile app–based mental health promotion intervention in a nonclinical cohort: Randomized comparative study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(9), e19945. doi:10.2196/19945

  • 2020

    Craig, B. A., Morton, D. P., Morey, P. J., Kent, L. M., Beamish, P., Gane, B., … Price, K. R. (2020). Factors predicting the mental health of adolescents attending a faith-based Australian school system: A multi-group structural equation analysis. Journal of Mental Health, 29(4), 401-409. doi:10.1080/09638237.2019.1608929

  • 2020

    Renfrew, M. E., Morton, D. P., Morton, J. K., Hinze, J. S., Beamish, P. J., Przybylko, G., & Craig B. A. (2020). A web- and mobile app–based mental health promotion intervention comparing email, short message service, and videoconferencing support for a healthy cohort: Randomized comparative study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(1), e15592. doi:10.2196/15592

  • 2020

    Kent, L., Reierson, P., Morton, D., Vasutoga, K., & Rankin, P. (2020). A Community-based Lifestyle Education Program Addressing Non-communicable Diseases in Low-literacy Areas of the South Pacific: A Pilot Control Cohort Study. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 7(3), 5-10. doi: 10.21276/apjhs.2020.7.3.2

  • 2019

    Cloete, L., Mitchell, B. G., & Morton, D. (2019). Protocol: Investigating the effectiveness and cost benefit of a lifestyle intervention targeting type 2 diabetes in Australia. BMC Endocrine Disorders, 19, 74. doi:10.1186/s12902-019-0396-x

  • 2019

    Craig, B. A., Morton, D. P., Morey, P. J., Kent, L. M., Beamish, P., Gane, B., … Price, K. R. (2019). Factors predicting alcohol consumption in adolescents attending a faith-based school system in Australia: A multigroup structural equation analysis. Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 28(3), 160-169. doi: 10.1080/1067828X.2019.1652717

  • 2018

    Kent, L. M., Grant, R. G., Watts, G., Morton, D. P, Rankin, P. M., & Ward, E. J. (2018). HDL subfraction changes with a low-fat, plant-based Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP). Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 27(5), 1002-1009. doi:10.6133/apjcn.052018.05

  • 2018

    Craig, B., Morton, D., Morey, P., Kent, L., Gane, B., Butler, T., … Price, K. (2018). The association between self-rated health and social environments, health behaviors and health outcomes: A structural equation analysis. BMC Public Health, 18(1), 440. doi:10.1186/s12889-018-5323-y.

  • 2018

    Morton, D. (2018). Combining lifestyle medicine and positive psychology to improve mental health and emotional well-being. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 12(5), 370-374. doi: 10.1177/1559827618766482

  • 2018

    Craig, B. A., Morton, D. P., Kent, L. M., Gane, B., Butler, T. L., Rankin, P. M., & Price, K. R. (2018). Religious affiliation influences on the health status and behaviours of students attending Seventh-day Adventist schools in Australia. Journal of Religion and Health, 57(3), 994-1009. doi:10.1007/s10943-017-0495-9

  • 2017

    Cloete, L., Mitchell, B. G., & Morton, D. (2017). The role of obesity in the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Nursing Standard, 31(22), 59-71. doi:10.7748/ns.2017.e10672

  • 2017

    Morton, D., Kent, L., Rankin, P., Mitchell, B.G., Parker, K., Gobble, J., & Diehl, H. (2017). Optimizing the intensity of lifestyle medicine interventions: Similar outcomes for half the sessions. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 11(3), 274-279. doi:10.1177/1559827615612420

  • 2017

    Thompson, B., Morton, D., & Kent, L. (2017). Don't forget the brain: Lifestyle medicine in the century of neurodegeneration. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 11(4), 361-363. doi:10.1177/1559827616664715.

  • 2017

    Craig, B. A., Morton, D. P., Kent, L. M., Butler, T. L., Rankin, P. M., & Price, K. R. (2017). The body mass index of adolescents attending Seventh-day Adventist schools in Australia: 2001-2012. Journal of School Health, 87(8), 630-637. doi:10.1111/josh.12535

  • 2017
    Hinze, J., & Morton, D. (2017). Wellbeing education for educators. TEACH Journal of Christian Education, 11(2), 50-57. doi:10.55254/1835-1492.1360
  • 2016

    Rankin, P., Morton, D., Kent, L., & Mitchell, B. G. (2016). A community-based lifestyle intervention targeting type II diabetes risk factors in an Australian Aboriginal population: A feasibility study. Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin, 16(3). Retrieved from http://healthbulletin.org.au/articles/a-community-based-lifestyle-intervention-targeting-type-ii-diabetes-risk-factors-in-an-australian-aboriginal-population-a-feasibility-study

  • 2016

    Kent, L. M., Morton, D. P., Ward, E. J., Rankin, P. M., Ferret, R. B., Gobble, J., & Diehl, H. A. (2016). The influence of religious affiliation on participant responsiveness to the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) lifestyle intervention. Journal of Religion and Health, 55(5), 1561-1573. doi:10.1007/s10943-015-0141-3

  • 2016

    Morton, D., Mitchell, B. G., Kent, L., Egger, G., & Hurlow, T. (2016). Lifestyle as medicine - past precepts for present problems. Australian Family Physician, 45(4), 248-249.

  • 2016

    Morton, D., Rankin, P., Kent, L. & Dysinger, W. (2016). The complete health improvement program (CHIP): History, evaluation and outcomes. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 10(1), 64-73. doi:10.1177/1559827614531391

  • 2015
    Neirinckx, K., Morton, D., Herman, W., & Hinze, J. (2015). Don’t stress me out! Anxiety, information processing and learning. TEACH Journal of Christian Education, 9(2), 42-50. doi:10.55254/1835-1492.1296
  • 2015

    Morton, D., & Callister, R. (2015). Exercise-related transient abdominal pain. Sports Medicine, 45(1), 23-35. doi:10.1007/s40279-014-0245-z

  • 2015

    Kent, L., Reierson, P., & Morton, D. (2015). Live more: Study protocol for a community-based lifestyle education program addressing non-communicable diseases in low-literacy areas of the South Pacific. BMC Public Health, 15, 1221-1228. doi:10.1186/s12889-015-25601-1

  • 2015

    Kent, L. M., Morton, D. P., Mañez, J. T., Mañez, S. Q., Yabres, G. D., ... Diehl, H. A. (2015). The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) and reduction of chronic disease risk factors in the Philippines. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 2(2), 67-75. doi:10.21276/apjhs.2015.2.2.13

  • 2015

    Kent, L., Morton, D., Rankin, P., Gobble, J., & Diehl, H. (2015). Gender differences in effectiveness of of the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP). Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 47(1), 44-52. doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2014.08.016

  • 2015

    Rippe, J. M., Greger, M., Katz, D. L., Kelly, J. H., Moore, M., & Morton, D. (2015). Treat the cause: Evidence-based practice. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 9(5), 328-335. doi:10.1177/1559827615575692

  • 2014

    Kent, L., Morton, D. P., Rankin, P. M., Mitchell, B. G., Chang, E. & Diehl, H. (2014). Gender differences in effectiveness of the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) lifestyle intervention: an Australasian study. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 25(3), 222-229. doi:10.1071/HE14041

  • 2014
    Herman, W., Morton, D., & Grant, R. (2014). Acceptability of a school-based incentivised physical activity intervention: The B-Active program. TEACH Journal of Christian Education, 8(2), 48-54. doi:10.55254/1835-1492.1258
  • 2014

    Morton, D., Rankin, P., Kent, L., Sokolies, R., Dysinger, W., Gobble, J. & Diehl, H. (2014). The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) and reduction of chronic disease risk factors in Canada. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research,75(2), 72-77. doi: 10.3148/75.2.2014.72

  • 2014

    Drozek, D., Diehl, D., Nakazawa, M., Kostohryz, T., Morton, D., Shubrook, J. (2014). Short-term effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention program for reducing selected chronic disease risk factors in individuals living in rural Appalachia: A pilot cohort study. Advances in Preventive Medicine, 2014, 798184, 1-7. doi:10.1155/2014/798184

  • 2013
    Herman, W., Beer, C., & Morton, D. (2013). The impact of a physical activity session on year two students' subsequent classroom behaviour. TEACH Journal of Christian Education, 7(1), 42-46. doi:10.55254/1835-1492.1201
  • 2013

    Kent, L., Morton, D., Hurlow, T., Rankin, P., Hanna, A. & Diehl, H. (2013). Long-term effectiveness of the community-based Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) lifestyle intervention: a cohort study. BMJ Open, 3(11), e003751. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003751

  • 2013

    Kent, L., Morton, D., Rankin, P., Ward, E., Grant, R., Gobble, J., & Diehl, H. (2013). The effect of a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle intervention (CHIP) on serum HDL levels and the implications for metabolic syndrome status - a cohort study. Nutrition & Metabolism, 10(1), 58. doi:10.1186/1743-7075-10-58.

  • 2013

    Morton, D., Rankin, P., Morey, P., Kent, L., Hurlow,T., Chang, E., & Diehl, H. (2013). The effectiveness of the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) in Australasia for reducing selected chronic disease risk factors: A feasibility study. The New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1370), 43-54.

  • 2012

    Morton, D. (2012). The complete health improvement program (CHIP). Diabetes Management Journal, 41, 26-27.

  • 2012

    Rankin, P., Morton, D. P., Diehl, H., Gobble, J., Morey, P., & Chang, E. (2012). Effectiveness of a volunteer-delivered lifestyle modification program for reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors. The American Journal of Cardiology, 109(1), 82-86. doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2011.07.069

  • 2010

    Morton, D., & Callister, R. (2010). Influence of posture and body type on the experience of exercise-related transient abdominal pain. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13(5), 485-488. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.487

  • 2010

    Morton, D. P. (2010). Heart rate responses and fluid balance of competitive cross-country hang gliding pilots. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 5(1), 55-63. doi:10.1123/ijspp.5.1.55

  • 2008

    Morton, D., & Callister, R. (2008). EMG activity is not elevated during exercise-related transient abdominal pain. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 11(6), 569-574. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2007.06.006

  • 2006

    Morton, D., & Callister, R. (2006). Spirometry measurements during an episode of exercise-related transient abdominal pain. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 1(4) 336-346. doi:10.1123/ijspp.1.4.336

  • 2005

    Morton, D., Richards, D. & Callister, R. (2005). Epidemiology of exercise-related transient abdominal pain at the City to Surf community run. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 8(2), 152-162. doi:10.1016/S1440-2440(05)80006-4

  • 2004

    Morton, D. P. & Aune, T. (2004). Runner's stitch and the thoracic spine. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 38(2), 240. doi:10.1136/bjsm.2003.009308

  • 2004

    Morton, D., Aragon-Vargas L. & Callister, R. (2004). Effect of ingested fluid composition on exercise-related transient abdominal pain. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 14(2), 197-208. doi:10.1123/ijsnem.14.2.197

  • 2003

    Morton, D. P. (2003). Exercise related transient abdominal pain. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 37(4), 287-288. doi:10.1136/bjsm.37.4.287

  • 2002

    Morton, D. & Callister, R. (2002). Factors influencing exercise-related transient abdominal pain. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), 745-749.

  • 2000

    Morton, D., & Callister, R. (2000). Characteristics and Etiology of Exercise-Related Transient Abdominal Pain. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(2), 432-438.

  • 1997

    Morton, D., & Gastin, P. (1997). Effect of high intensity board training on upper body anaerobic capacity and short-lasting exercise performance. Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 29(1), 17-21.

Books

  • 2018

    Morton, D. (2018). Live more happy: Scientifically proven ways to lift your mood and your life. Warburton, Australia: Signs.

  • 2014

    Morton, D. (2014). Live more active: Activate your life for good. Warburton, Australia: Signs.

  • 2010

    Morton, D. (2010). The 'Stitch' story: Epidemiology and aetiology of exercise related transient abdominal pain. Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Muller.

  • 2006

    Morton, D. (2006). Seven secrets for feeling fantastic: A proven plan for vibrant living. Victoria, Australia: Signs.

Chapters

  • 2024
    Morton, D. (2024). The reciprocal relationship between healthy lifestyle practices and emotional well-being. In L. Lianov, (Ed.), Roots of Positive Change : Optimizing Health Care with Positive Psychology (3rd ed.). American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
  • 2019

    Morton, D. (2019). Healthy lifestyle practices and emotional well-being: A reciprocal relationship. In L. Lianov (Ed.), Roots of positive change: Optimizing health care with positive psychology (pp. 19-30). Chesterfield, MO: American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

  • 2013

    Morton, D. (2013). Become what you believe. In N. Brown (Ed.), Learn more (pp. 163-185). Warburton, Australia: Signs.

  • 2013

    Morton, D. (2013). Step into active living. In N. Brown (Ed.), Learn more (pp. 147-159). Warburton, Australia: Signs.

  • 2013

    Kelly, J., & Morton, D. (2013). Re-engineer your environment. In N. Brown (Ed.), Learn more (pp. 197-207). Warburton, Australia: Signs.

  • 2013

    Morton, D. (2013). Made to move. In N.Brown (Ed.), Learn more (pp. 134-145). Warburton, Australia: Signs.

  • 2013

    Morton, D. (2013). Fix how you feel. In N. Brown (Ed.), Learn more (pp. 227-239). Warburton, Australia: Signs.

  • 2013

    Morton, D. (2013). From surviving to thriving. In N. Brown (Ed.), Learn more (pp. 241-251). Warburton, Australia: Signs.

  • 2013

    Morton, D. (2013). Stress-relieving strategies. In N. Brown (Ed.), Learn more (pp. 211-225). Warburton, Australia: Signs.

Conference Publications

  • 2022

    Renfrew, M., Morton, D., & Rankin, P. (2022). A localized lifestyle medicine initiative targeting mental health [Conference presentation abstract]. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 17(1_suppl), 75. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276221128370

  • 2022

    Matthews, S., Morton, D., & Rankin, P. (2022). The ACLM lift project - Caring for the carers [Conference presentation abstract]. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 17(1_suppl), 74. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276221128370

  • 2019

    Renfrew, M., Morton, D., Morton, J., Hinze, J., Beamish, P., Przybylko, G., & Craig, B. (2019, October). The influence of human support on the effectiveness of an online mental wellbeing initervention. Abstract presented at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Conference, Orlando, Florida.

  • 2019

    Renfrew, M., Morton, D., Morton, J., Hinze, J., Beamish, P., & Przybylko, G. (2019, June). The influence of human support on the effectiveness of a web- and mobile app-based multimodal lifestyle intervention targeting mental health: A randomised comparative study. Abstract/poster presented at the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

  • 2018

    Przybylko, G., Morton, D., Kent, L., Hinze, J., Beamish, P., Renfrew, M., Morton, J. (2018, October). The effect of an online multimodal lifestyle intervention on mental health and emotional wellness: A randomised control trial. Abstract presented at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.

  • 2018

    Renfrew, M., Morton, D., Kent, L., Beamish, P., Hinze, J., Przybylko, G., & Craig, B. (2018, September). Protocol for a study investigating the influence of graded levels of human support on adherence and outcomes of an online, multimodal lifestyle intervention to improve mental health. Abstract/poster presented at the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine Conference, Brisbane, Australia.

  • 2017

    Kent, L., Grant, R., Watts, G., Morton, D. P., Ward, E. (2017, June). The effect of a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle intervention (CHIP) on serum hdl subfraction levels – A cohort study. Paper presented at the Nutrition Society of Australia 40th Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia. Abstract retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnim.2017.04.170

  • 2017

    Kent, L. Morton, D. P., & Reierson, P. (2017, June). The merged Reflect/Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) in the South Pacific – a pilot study. Paper presented at Nutrition Society of Australia 40th Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia. Abstract retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnim.2017.04.172

  • 2017

    Cloete, L., Mitchell, B., & Morton, D. (2017, September). Protocol for a randomised clinical trial investigating the clinical effectiveness and cost benefit of a lifestyle intervention targeting type 2 diabetes mellitus. Abstract presented at the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine Conference, Sydney, Australia.

  • 2009

    Morton, D. P., Callister, R. & Richards, D. (2009). The pre- and intra-event nutritional practices of participants in the City to Surf community run [Abstract]. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12, Suppl. S28-S29. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.066

  • 2008

    Morton, D., & Callister, R. (2008, October). Exercise-related transient abdominal pain: Is it time to stitch up one of sports most common pains? Poster presented at the ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hamilton Island, Australia.

  • 2008

    Morton D. (2008, October). Application of the ACSM guidelines for fluid and carbohydrate replacement to a 90 minute indoor group ‘aerobics’ session . Poster presented at the ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hamilton Island, Australia.

  • 2008

    Herman, W., Naughton, G., Morton D. & Morey, P. (2008, October). Family and social influences on children's physical activity and participation in a community sporting event. Poster presented at the ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hamilton Island, Australia.

Creative Works

  • 2022

    The Lift Project. (2022, March). Motion creates emotion. https://www.theliftproject.global/

  • 2022

    The Lift Project. (2022, March). Together feels better. https://www.theliftproject.global/

  • 2022

    The Lift Project. (2022, March). Your limbo is listening. https://www.theliftproject.global/

  • 2022

    The Lift Project. (2022, March). Blue and green should often be seen. https://www.theliftproject.global/

  • 2022

    The Lift Project. (2022, March). Feelings follow your focus. https://www.theliftproject.global/

  • 2022

    The Lift Project. (2022, March). What does it take to flourish? https://www.theliftproject.global/

  • 2022

    Matthews, S., & Morton, D. (Host). (2022, March 6). Stephan Herzog: Player (No. 5) [Audio podcast episode]. In Leaders in Lifestyle Medicine. https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/podcast/stephan-herzog-player/

  • 2022

    The Lift Project. (2022, March). Food feeds your mood. https://www.theliftproject.global/

  • 2022

    Matthews, S., & Morton, D. (Host). (2022, February 27). Jessica Matthews: Integrative health educator (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Leaders in Lifestyle Medicine. https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/podcast/jessica-matthews-integrative-health-educator/

  • 2022

    Matthews, S., & Morton, D. (Host). (2022, February 20). Garry Egger: Pioneer (No. 3) [Audio podcast episode]. In Leaders in Lifestyle Medicine. https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/podcast/garry-egger-pioneer/

  • 2022

    Matthews, S. & Morton, D. (Host). (2022, February 13). Meet Liana Lianov (No. 2) [Audio podcast episode]. In Leaders in Lifestyle Medicine. https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/podcast/meet-liana-lianov/

  • 2022

    The Lift Project. (2022, March). Stress less. https://www.theliftproject.global/

  • 2022

    The Lift Project. (2022, March). Rest to feel your best. https://www.theliftproject.global/

  • 2022

    Matthews, S. & Morton, D. (Host). (2022, February 1). Who are Simon Matthews and Darren Morton? (No. 1) [Audio podcast episode]. In Leaders in Lifestyle Medicine. https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/podcast/who-are-simon-matthews-and-darren-morton/

  • 2022

    The Lift Project. (2022, March). Giving is living. https://www.theliftproject.global/

  • 2021

    Morton, D. (2021, March 1). 7 dimensions of wellness: Episode 8 - environmentally attuned [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/529260118/8c073cf80a

  • 2021

    Morton, D. (2021, March 1). 7 dimensions of wellness: Episode 6 - vocationally enriched [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/529264538/7a44607328

  • 2021

    Morton, D. (2021, March 1). 7 dimensions of wellness: Episode 9 - spiritually empowered [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/529259571/3f5f4ebccf

  • 2021

    Morton, D. (2021, March 1). 7 dimensions of wellness: Episode 7 - intellectually engaged [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/529263835/ec6cb3cb26

  • 2021

    Morton, D. (2021, March 1). 7 Dimensions of wellness: Episode 2 - Physically energised (nutrition) [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/529277049/777d33ee81

  • 2021

    Morton, D. (2021, March 1). 7 Dimensions of wellness: Episode 3 - Physically energised (exercise) [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/529276704/5bec8f02d7

  • 2021

    Morton, D. (2021, March 1). 7 dimensions of wellness: Episode 5 - socially connected [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/529263153/4f85085976

  • 2021

    Morton, D. (2021, March 1). 7 Dimensions of wellness: Episode 1 - Emotionally thriving [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/529277420/a98f7de255

  • 2021

    Morton, D. (2021, March 1). 7 dimensions of wellness: Episode 4 - Physically energised (sleep) [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/529264901/72eadc521d

  • 2019

    Morton, D. (2019, July 31). From health to happiness [Video file]. Retrieved from https://spslm.org/Webinars

  • 2019
    Avondale College of Higher Education. (Producer). (2019, April 12). Living your best life [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/podcast/
  • 2019
    Avondale College of Higher Education. (Producer). (2019, April 12). Foundations of wellbeing [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/podcast/

Research Report for External Bodies

  • 2020
    The Practice of Lifestyle Medicine on Physician Wellbeing
  • 2020
    7 Dimensions of Wellbeing
  • 2018
    The Impact of an Online Multimodal Intervention on the Mental Health and Overall Wellness of an Australasian-based Cohort
  • 2017
    Wellbeing Education for Educators A Report of a 10 week Wellbeing Intervention with a Cohort of Christian College Students
  • 2017
    The Influence of Human Support on the Adherence to, and Outcomes of, an Online, Lifestyle-based Mental Health Intervention
  • 2014
    The Merged Reflect/Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) in the South Pacific
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