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Thompson Institute

Transforming lives through mental health research, training and treatment

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.

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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

High-quality education for post-graduate students, higher degree researchers, and the community.

Clinical services

Mental health services informed by the latest evidence.

Study mental health and neuroscience

Gain a postgraduate qualification in one year

100% online self-paced

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Study mental health and neuroscience

Gain a postgraduate qualification in one year

100% online self-paced

Find out more

Discoveries for a better tomorrow

Mind over matter: UniSC experts for Qld Mental Health Week
2 Oct

How are UniSC researchers working to alleviate the mental health issues affecting Australians in 2024? With Queensland Mental Health Week from 5-13 October, experts are available for interviews on a range of topics.

Fireworks in the sky, chaos in the mind
25 Sep

Percy would have felt rattled every time a firework erupted in the sky above, stories like his drive our PTSD experts to learn more about early signs of the disorder, what can cause it, and new treatments to help manage it.

Jean Martha Degollacion
Mental health milestone for Sunshine Coast

More than 10,000 members of the community are now trained in suicide prevention and mental health awareness skills, thanks to initiatives from the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute.

teenage girl with smartphone sitting in front of mirror and looking at her reflection while reading cyberbullying messages
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.

Sophie Andrews
Brain scientist named Queensland Young Tall Poppy 2024

A University of the Sunshine Coast neuroscientist who is finding ways to reduce the risk of dementia in older people through lifestyle changes was last night named a Queensland Young Tall Poppy.

Contact us

General enquiries

Phone: +61 7 5430 1191
Email: thompsoninstitute@usc.edu.au
Visit: 12 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya, Queensland

Clinical trial enquiries

Email: ti_clinicalresearch@usc.edu.au

Postal address

Thompson Institute (ML59), UniSC
PO Box 5280
SUNSHINE COAST MAIL CENTRE  QLD  4560
AUSTRALIA

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