Trusted. Trailblazing.
UniSC’s Thompson Institute addresses society’s most pressing mental health issues. We integrate world-class research, clinical services and education under one roof, because it enables fast translation of research breakthroughs into practice. Everything we do is underpinned by neuroscience. This uncovers promising new insights into mental health and how it is linked to our brain structure and function.
Hope for trauma survivors
The National PTSD Research Centre pursues solutions for the 1.4 million Australians living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The centre is the first of its kind in Australia, bringing together advanced neuroscience and psychotherapies, to unveil crucial insights into how PTSD and traumatic stress are linked to brain structure and function.
Our integrated programs
As we research enduring solutions for the future, we simultaneously deliver evidence-based support for communities today. Through integrating research with education, clinical services, and community engagement, we put the latest science into practice.
Research at the Thompson Institute
The unique integration of research areas supports fast translation of research breakthroughs into practice.
Education and training at the Thompson Institute
High-quality education for post-graduate students, higher degree researchers, and the community.
Clinical programs
Mental health services informed by the latest evidence.
Study mental health and neuroscience
Gain a postgraduate qualification in one year
100% online self-paced
Study mental health and neuroscience
Gain a postgraduate qualification in one year
100% online self-paced
Discoveries for a better tomorrow
The future of predicting mental illness: An Australian discovery
Learn how cutting-edge neuroscience might predict whether a young person will develop a mental illness, and what this could mean for the future of mental healthcare.
- Article in The Conversation
- Webinar recording
- Research papers in NeuroImage and in Futures
- News coverage in Smithsonian magazine, Discover, and BBC Science Focus
News
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Low doses of oral ketamine can treat PTSD: UniSC study
30 JanA new UniSC study has found small amounts of liquid ketamine administered in a clinical setting can significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, with fewer side effects.
How to create healthy habits that stick
28 JanIf you’re like the 8 in 10 people who don’t achieve their New Year resolutions, don't worry – what if your motivation isn't the problem and with a little help from neuroscience you could achieve your goals?
Events
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Your lifestyle choices are already showing up on your brain and could be prematurely ageing it, study finds
New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute has found a relationship between lifestyle choices that affect dementia risk, and early signs of ageing on the brain.
UniSC scientists named STEM superstars
A love of science has led two researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast down two very different career paths – but today they share the same national honour.
Research reveals cyberbullying is pushing teenage girls towards cosmetic procedures
Adolescent females subjected to appearance-related cyberbullying are more likely to feel ashamed of their bodies, a desire to change their appearance and suffer eating disorder symptoms, according to new UniSC research.
Meet our team
Get to know the people transforming lives through mental health research, training and treatment.
Contact us
General enquiries
- Phone: +61 7 5430 1191
- Email: thompsoninstitute@usc.edu.au
- Visit: 12 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya, Queensland
Clinical trial enquiries
Postal address
Thompson Institute (ML59), UniSC
PO Box 5280
Sunshine Coast Mail Centre Queensland 4560
Australia
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