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People with mental disorders have a life expectancy up to a decade shorter than the general population, according to new research.

Life expectancy mapped for people with mental disorders

Published on: 25 October 2019

A new study shows people with mental disorders have a life expectancy up to a decade shorter than the general population.

Dr James Kesby and Professor John McGrath have won international awards for their work advancing our understanding of schizophrenia.

Researchers recognised for expanding knowledge of schizophrenia

Published on: 10 October 2019

Professor John McGrath and Dr James Kesby have been honoured for their work advancing our understanding of schizophrenia.

A recent study of 5.9 million Danish individuals has provided the largest and most comprehensive study of comorbidity - the development of 2 or more mental disorders - to date.

Risk for developing more than one mental health disorder revealed

Published on: 17 January 2019

A recent study of 5.9 million Danish individuals has provided the largest and most comprehensive study of comorbidity - the development of 2 or more mental disorders - to date.

A new study has found newborns with vitamin D deficiency have a 44 per cent increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia as adults compared to those with normal vitamin D levels.

Link between neonatal vitamin D deficiency and schizophrenia confirmed

Published on: 6 December 2018

A new study has found newborns with vitamin D deficiency have a 44 per cent increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia as adults compared to those with normal vitamin D levels.

International psychiatry award puts QBI researcher among world's best

Published on: 15 November 2017

Research into brain development and schizophrenia has led to international acclaim for Professor John McGrath AM, recipient of Denmark’s Strömgren Medal.

Podcast: lithium in water lowers dementia risk

Professor John McGrath, talks about how lithium added to drinking water has been linked to a lower risk of dementia.

Psychotic experiences in healthy people increases suicide risk

Published on: 31 August 2017

Having a psychotic experience doubles the risk of subsequent suicidal thoughts and behaviours, according to an international study led by QBI.

Members of the Sunshine Coast ARAFMI group and QBI reserachers

From lamington drives to funding mental health research

A grassroots group of local mothers of children with mental illness set out in the 80s to raise money to help support families. Those humble bake sales and lamington drives led to $250,000+ donated to mental health research.