The Brain and Mental Health Research Program is making a meaningful difference to thousands of Australians. The research is critical with about half of all Australians experiencing mental ill-health at some stage in their lives. It focuses on a range of mental health areas including anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and schizophrenia.
Their neuroscientists, geneticists, epidemiologists, and clinical researchers are devoted to developing treatments, finding the causes, and working out how to prevent these conditions. This includes investigations into innovative neuro-stimulation and psychopharmacological interventions for people with serious mental disorders. Our understanding in the areas of psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging and neuroscience will inform new strategies for prevention, early intervention, and the treatment of complex syndromes. Neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), motor neuron disease, epilepsy, and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, are a growing health issue in Australia, often with limited treatment options. Our researchers are providing a broad interdisciplinary expertise in advancing understanding of this area from infancy to the elderly.
Organisation
Address: 300 Herston Road, Herston, Queensland 4006 Australia
Country: Australia
