McGrath

Professor John McGrath has led a significant study that has found evidence that people with lower vitamin D concentration as babies have an increased risk of later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.

Research led by Professor John McGrath studied the link between two protein concentrations in over 68,000 newborn babies and the risk of developing six mental disorders later in life.

Professor John McGrath analysed data from more than 150,000 adults across 29 countries between 2001 and 2022 with results demonstrating the high prevalence of mental health disorders, with 50 per cent of the population developing at least one disorder by the age of 75. 

A new study has shown how costly mental health disorders are for society.

Vitamin D supplements are not effective in improving mental or physical health in people with recent onset psychosis.

Schizophrenia and personality disorders are the most disabling mental health conditions to live with, QBI researchers has found.

A University of Queensland study has revealed that people with mental disorders are many times more likely to develop other health conditions, highlighting the need to provide them with better medical care.

Queensland Brain Institute researchers investigating genes linked with vitamin D have discovered genetic variations in the skin that can create a natural sunscreen.