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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27 Jan
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GP Show host joins Thompson Institute research team
A local GP who is just as comfortable in front of a radio microphone as he is talking to his patients has taken on an important role in healthy ageing research at USC’s Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience – Thompson Institute.
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11 Dec 2019
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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 2019
![Dr Amanda Clacy and Professor Jim Lagopoulos launch the iHelp app at Thompson Institute]()
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 2019
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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.
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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