Mental health

The brain is worse at predicting when under threat

Published on: 4 October 2017

We are more likely to be surprised when we feel anxious. This is reflected in increased brain activity and disrupted connections within the brain.

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.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterised by uncontrolled thoughts and behaviours and patients are often aware of their excessive actions.

Computer program could help diagnose schizophrenia

Published on: 6 July 2017

Your brain’s responses to surprising sounds could help to determine whether you have schizophrenia.

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.

Budding neuroscientist joins fight against schizophrenia

Published on: 13 June 2017

A new QBI student has received a scholarship to research preventative treatments for schizophrenia.

The brain is worse at predicting when under threat

Psychotic experiences in healthy people increases suicide risk

OCD research at QBI

OCD treatment

OCD facts

OCD signs and symptoms

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Computer program could help diagnose schizophrenia

From lamington drives to funding mental health research

Budding neuroscientist joins fight against schizophrenia

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