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Research to improve Queenslanders wellbeing in the spotlight at The National Mental Health Services Conference

Addiction and Mental Health Services research to improve community wellbeing will be highlighted at The Mental Health Services Conference (TheMHS) in Brisbane next week.

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26 August 2019
Princess Alexandra Hospital
MSH/UQ study into mental health life expectancy

Research reveals the impact of mental health on life expectancy
19 July 2019
Princess Alexandra Hospital

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.

Don’t touch bats
28 November 2018
Princess Alexandra Hospital

The Metro South Public Health Unit is reminding the public not to approach, touch or handle distressed or dead bats, with the current heatwave causing more bats to fall from trees.

Metro South Health Research Grants Announcement invitation

3-million funding boost for health research
28 November 2018
Princess Alexandra Hospital

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.

Mental Health goes country

Mental Health goes country for farmers in need
19 September 2018
Addiction and Mental Health Services

Logan Hospital Addiction and Mental Health staff donned their very best country gear recently to give back to the rural community and tell them they care.

Local partnership to improve mental health care for Beaudesert community
24 July 2018
Addiction and Mental Health Services

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.

Justin Chapman Addiction and Mental Health

MSH research grant supporting translational research
16 July 2018
Addiction and Mental Health Services

The Research Support Scheme is helping MSH researchers to improve the health and wellbeing of people with mental illness.

Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services Quest for Excellence
12 March 2018
Addiction and Mental Health Services

Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services today launched its quest for Pathway to Excellence® designation showing its commitment to creating a work environment where nurses can excel and provide the best patient-centred care.

Small business delivers jobs for locals in time for Christmas
12 December 2017
Addiction and Mental Health Services

Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services Integrated Employment Program supports people recovering from mental health concerns.

Ride to save lives
2 November 2017
Addiction and Mental Health Services

Ken Meldrum has joined motorbike riders from across the country for the Black Dog Ride to the Apple Isle in Tasmania to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention.

Woolloongabba Community Health Centre - plaque unveiling

Public health care boost for Southside families
19 October 2017
Oral Health Services

Metro South Health today opened a new $10.5 million community health centre in Woolloongabba, which includes the largest dental clinic on the Southside.

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