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Community connection critical for well-being of Indigenous Australians

Community connection critical for well-being of Indigenous Australians

A vital study by the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research has revealed the significance of cultural identity in supporting the overall health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Study shows high distress rates in construction workers

Study shows high distress rates in construction workers

Every day, more than nine Queensland construction workers feel not in control, overwhelmed or unable to cope, a new Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR) study has found.

Three ways to improve mental health crisis care

Three ways to improve mental health crisis care

Over-burdened staff, stressful Emergency Department (ED) environments and a lack of alternative crisis care options are significantly impacting the experiences of people seeking urgent mental health care.

Priority groups overlooked for suicide prevention funding

Priority groups overlooked for suicide prevention funding

Australian suicide prevention funding may be missing key priority population groups, a Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research study has found.

Link between childhood maltreatment and adult substance abuse

Link between childhood maltreatment and adult substance abuse

Researchers have found people maltreated as children are 3 times more likely to be admitted to hospital for alcohol and substance use by the time they’re 40, compared to people who were not maltreated. 

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

In the spirit of reconciliation, the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands in which QCMHR operates and their continuing connections to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and stand together with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.