Laura Corcoran

Passionate about mental health ✨ Research Communications at @QCMHR All views are my own

[QCMHR @QCMHR]

We had to jump on this trend!
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📢 We are looking for a new Director!

For full details & to apply 👉 https://t.co/0IE5C2giq8

#JobOpportunity #Hiring #MentalHealth #PublicHealth

[QCMHR @QCMHR]

We have an exciting new permanent position for a Principal Research Officer to join our Mental Health Evaluation Research team.
For more info & to apply 👉 https://t.co/Pa1pEcooTc

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Over-burdened staff, stressful ED environments & a lack of alternative crisis care options are significantly impacting the experiences of people seeking urgent mental health care, according to a new study led by Dr Claudia Bull. Full story 👉 https://t.co/GUcP505COZ

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Every day, more than nine QLD #construction workers feel not in control, overwhelmed or unable to cope, a new study led by A/Prof @CarlaMeurk, has found.

For the full story, including the way forward 👉 https://t.co/WlfGN2bcid

Funded by @MATESConstruct & @Qld_MHC

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New article on the significant impacts of childhood emotional abuse ft. Dr @DivnaHaslam - Senior Researcher here at QCMHR.

"Research found that emotional abuse on its own was one of the most damaging forms of abuse."

@ACU_ICPS #ACMS
https://t.co/PnqB4Lkt8E

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

Mental disorders are the leading global cause of health burden among adolescents. Yet, prevalence data in low & middle-income countries is scarce.

Explore a recent study that aimed to generate prevalence estimates in Kenya, Indonesia, & Viet Nam: https://t.co/lFih0nBJ6P

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New QCMHR study by Dr Claudia Bull reveals people who experience child abuse are 3x more likely to have substance use disorders by age 40.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/bNZFCzQjUV
@AddictionJrnl

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New research led by Tabinda Basit highlights the impact of housing instability, financial distress & cultural disconnection for Indigenous Australians on mental & substance use disorders.

Addressing systemic issues is crucial.
Read more👉https://t.co/K6IT5INns1

#CloseTheGap

[Sander Koole @SLKoole]

These findings are important because anger is often portrayed in the psychological literature as a maladapative, antisocial emotion. By contrast, this large crosscultural study indicates that people who become angry, in the right situations, actually form the bedrock for a responsible human society.

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Happy Queensland Women’s Week!

The #QWW24 theme, #CountHerIn highlights the critical importance of women’s economic empowerment being fundamental to realising women’s rights and gender equality.

We all have a part to play in championing gender equality

[John McGrath @John_J_McGrath]

Looking forward to presenting at @rcpsych Congress this June and catching up with Madame President @DrLadeSmith !

Topic 'Age of onset and cumulative risk of mental disorders: a concise update'

https://t.co/OAm1uMwDP4

Interactive data viz site here https://t.co/yg3ybNKBZ5

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A world-first study led by Dr @suhailah_j_ali shows stigma, lack of social support and unemployment play critical roles in premature mortality in people with schizophrenia. Read the full story 👉https://t.co/8rUtfG4KFx

#MentalHealthMatters @Mental_Elf @UQMedicine

[Sebastian Rosenberg @RosenbergSeb]

Contemporary mental health reform needs focus on building skills and resources for better planning, reporting and accountability. BAU not enough to drive better, fairer resource allocation for effective, earlier intervention. New tools exist. Let's use them. @QCMHR @ian_hickie

[Laura Corcoran @lauraeva_11]

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Notice anything different?

✨QCMHR has had a facelift ✨

Check out our fresh new look at https://t.co/hGbrzu4eCh and learn more about the reason behind our rebrand here 👉 https://t.co/76IFdnVowX

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📢The Staying Deadly Survey findings are now available!

This Australian-first study aimed to learn more about the mental health needs of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples in SEQ & guide mental healthcare reform.

Click here to learn more 👉 https://t.co/AWUDPVG1P3

[A/Prof Divna Haslam (She/her) @DivnaHaslam]

The prevalence of child maltreatment among Aus young people is far too high. The impacts are significant. For more read our report https://t.co/D5qsFj2e4H or our scientific papers https://t.co/z5bfD0FEEa #ACMS #ICEPS2023 @HigginsDaryl @ProfDavidL

[A/Prof Divna Haslam (She/her) @DivnaHaslam]

People need to know the widespread nature of child maltreatment in Aust & its significant impact. Please share our Australian Child Maltreatment Study resources.

You can download & share our report, infographics, & the @theMJA #ACMS supplement at https://t.co/TMIIYM06li

[QCMHR @QCMHR]

We’re here at the public launch of the #ACMS findings at @QUT.

Results that make the hairs on your neck stand on end. To view the full findings visit https://t.co/gatW4EV6Bk

@theMJA @ACU_ICPS

[Damian Santomauro @DSantomauro]

We estimated 12.5% of anxiety disorder burden was averted globally because of available treatment, but 71.1% could be averted if all people with anxiety disorders had access to optimal treatment