McGrath

cartoon of person with depression and person with schizophrenia

Disability highest for schizophrenia and personality disorders

Published on: 19 March 2021

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

Podcast: The neuroscience of mental health

We know so much more about the science of mental health than ever before, but there's still so much to learn.

Five cartoon people with different mental health and general medical conditions

Mapping health risks for people with mental disorders

Published on: 30 April 2020

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.

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Natural sunscreen gene influences how we make vitamin D

Published on: 2 April 2020

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

QBI scientists named global leaders on Highly Cited Researchers

Published on: 26 November 2019

Professor John McGrath and Professor Naomi Wray have been highlighted as global leaders in their field after being named on the Highly Cited Researchers 2019 list.

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.