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As part of a new study commissioned by University of Queensland, Metro South Health (MSH) researchers have discovered an 18-year life expectancy gap between people with mental illness and the general population that can only be bridged by protecting patient’s physical and mental health.

A record $3.75 million has been awarded to 40 ground-breaking health and medical research projects at the 2019 Metro South Health Research Grants Announcement.

Beaudesert Family Practice has opened its doors to Metro South Health in a partnership that will see mental health care delivered sooner and closer to home for the Beaudesert community.