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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28 Feb
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Local volunteers sought for Alzheimer’s research
Sunshine Coast residents who are 65 years or older are being called on to take part in a new research study that aims to identify early brain changes that could signal the development of Alzheimer’s dementia.
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20 Feb
Launch of alliance for suicide prevention on Coast
Organisations across the Sunshine Coast are joining forces to help prevent suicide, with the Alliance for Suicide Prevention – Sunshine Coast to be launched tomorrow, Thursday 21 February.
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12 Dec 2018
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‘Tis the season to take stock of our mental health
Researchers from USC’s Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience Thompson Institute have launched a survey to understand knowledge and opinions of people on the Sunshine Coast around mental health and suicide prevention, and their experiences with accessing help.
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26 Nov 2018
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Surf therapy lesson for mental health delegates
Mental health experts from Australia and New Zealand will have the chance to trial surf therapy ahead of a national conference on the Sunshine Coast.
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