Integrating mental health and neurological research, teaching and clinical services.
About the Institute
A world-class facility for mental health and neurological research, teaching, advocacy and clinical services.
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Research
The unique integration of research areas facilitates efficient and fast translation of research breakthroughs into clinical practice.
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Advocacy
Systems change advocacy centred on promoting Lived Experience engagement in education and research.
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Clinical Services
A range of mental health services are provided at the Thompson Institute
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Latest news
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11 Dec
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How cyberbullying affects your brain: study reveals
Cyberbullying has a measurable impact on the brain even if you are just watching, according to world-first research from USC’s Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience - Thompson Institute.
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4 Dec
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Mental health help at fingertips with new digital tool
A free digital tool that connects residents to mental health and suicide prevention services on the Sunshine Coast has been launched.
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15 Nov
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Launch of suicide prevention strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
USC’s Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience – Thompson Institute will tomorrow launch a strategy to support the social and emotional wellbeing of Sunshine Coast Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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9 Sep
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Experts available to comment ahead of suicide prevention and mental health days
Experts in mental health and suicide prevention from the University of the Sunshine Coast and its Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience – Thompson Institute are available to comment ahead of two important days.
Contact Thompson Institute
- Phone: +61 7 5430 1191
- Email: thompsoninstitute@usc.edu.au
Sunshine Coast Mind & Neuroscience – Thompson Institute
USC
12 Innovation Parkway
Birtinya, QLD, 4575
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