Brain changes could predict mental distress in first year of high school
15 JanBy looking closely at the brain, we may be able to identify which first-year high school students are more prone to psychological distress, new research has found.
Global PTSD and neuroscience expert to lead Thompson Institute
30 Oct 2023A clinical psychologist rated as one of the world’s top experts in trauma and stress-related disorders has been appointed to lead the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute and its new National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Centre.
Rewired: Young people create day of real conversations on mental health
20 Oct 2023It is billed as an exclusive space for ‘offline, unplugged and real conversations’ for 16 to 25 year olds – and has been designed by a group of Sunshine Coast high school and university students to encourage young people to think a little differently about mental health.
What happens to our brains when we are stressed – and tips to cope
5 Oct 2023Discover the neuroscience behind stress and anxiety – and the latest research on lifestyle habits and brain-based strategies that lead to greater calm and mental wellbeing – at a free online seminar for World Mental Health Day.
Brain links to children’s anxiety: study results
18 Sep 2023MRI scans have shown that practising mindfulness can help rewire the brain connectivity of pre-teens with anxiety and attention issues, in new UniSC Thompson Institute research.
What the future of youth mental health care might look like, as brain study reaches milestone
5 Jul 2023As the Longitudinal Adolescent Brain Study (LABS) turns 5, Professor Daniel Hermens from UniSC's Thompson Institute has published research suggesting the future of preventative mental health could lie in giving 12-year-olds brain scans.
Top medal for aspiring psychologist as 800 graduate from Coast campus
11 Apr 2023A Nambour student who earned a perfect score for her Psychology Honours degree while volunteering and working for multiple mental health services has graduated with the University of the Sunshine Coast’s highest award.
Researchers find adolescent cyberbullies also more likely to be victims – but that’s not all
20 Feb 2023Early adolescents who engage in cyberbullying are more likely to become victims, according to new research from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Novel brain imaging study seeks answers to chronic fatigue mystery
30 Nov 2022Vibrant and full of energy, occupational rehabilitation consultant Nadia was living her best life - until the fatigue took hold.
UniSC neuroscientist recognised as role model
18 Nov 2022Dr Sophie Andrews has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading lights for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for her work leading the Healthy Brain Ageing Research Program at UniSC’s Thompson Institute.
‘Brain fingerprinting’ of adolescents might be able to predict mental health problems down the line
15 Aug 2022New research could predict whether young people will develop mental health issues.
$12.2 million to build National PTSD Centre, boost mental health research
30 Mar 2022A national Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Centre will be established at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute, following the allocation of $12.2 million to the Institute in last night’s Federal Budget.