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Shift needed to break barriers and prevent suicide

Queensland's Mental Health Commissioner today called for a shift in thinking to tackle suicide. Read more
Shift needed to break barriers and prevent suicide

Queensland Mental Health Commission celebrates book launch

The Queensland Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Advisory Council yesterday applauded the release of a new book by prominent Aboriginal leader Professor Gracelyn Smallwood. Read more
Queensland Mental Health Commission celebrates book launch

Mental Health Commissioner applauds suicide prevention training for emergency staff

The Queensland Mental Health Commissioner has welcomed new training for hospital emergency department staff to help identify and assist people at risk of suicide. Read more
Mental Health Commissioner applauds suicide prevention training for emergency staff

Makeover rejuvenates Mental Health Week

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Makeover rejuvenates Mental Health Week

Grants deliver stronger community health and wellbeing

Queensland community groups have shared almost $515,000 in grants under the Queensland Mental Health Commission’s Stronger Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants Program. Read more
Grants deliver stronger community health and wellbeing

Funds broaden Mental Health Week awareness, impact

Statistics show three-quarters of Queenslanders will experience some kind of mental health issue in their lifetime, however few will realise it or seek treatment. Read more
Funds broaden Mental Health Week awareness, impact

International Nurses Day: Valued, respected professionals

The Queensland Mental Health Commissioner today congratulated nurses for again being recognised as the most ethical and honest profession. Read more
International Nurses Day: Valued, respected professionals

Funding delivers Mental Health First Aid to Townsville and Palm Island

Training to recognise and respond to mental illness will be boosted through funding from the Queensland Mental Health Commission. Read more
Funding delivers Mental Health First Aid to Townsville and Palm Island

Queensland calls for release of National Mental Health Commission report

Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Dr Lesley van Schoubroeck has welcomed recommendations by the National Mental Health Commission to “rebalance” funding towards community-based prevention and Read more
Queensland calls for release of National Mental Health Commission report

There's more to life than GDP

There's more to life than GDP We need to take a good look at our priorities, international wellbeing expert Gregor Henderson said in Brisbane today. Read more
There's more to life than GDP

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