Trusted. Trailblazing.
USC’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.
Our integrated programs
Research
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.
Latest news
The future of predicting mental illness: A new Australian discovery
View the webinar recording to hear 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.
Read about this research in our article in The Conversation or view the research paper.
Novel brain imaging study seeks answers to chronic fatigue mystery
30 NovVibrant and full of energy, occupational rehabilitation consultant Nadia was living her best life - until the fatigue took hold.
UniSC neuroscientist recognised as role model
18 NovDr Sophie Andrews has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading lights for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for her work leading the Healthy Brain Ageing Research Program at UniSC’s Thompson Institute.
Changing Minds: How a teacher-turned-neuroscientist is helping teenage brains
18 OctGuidance counsellor-turned neuroscientist returns to the classroom, to deliver a pilot program shaping healthy teenage brains.
Meet our team
Get to know the people transforming lives through mental health research, training and treatment.