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Mental health extended treatment centre to open in 2020
Construction of Queensland’s new statewide adolescent mental health extended treatment centre is progressing well and on track to open in early 2020.
Fragile X trial testing the use of cannabis gel to treat anxiety
A clinical trial under way at the Queensland Children’s Hospital could improve the quality of life for children with Fragile X syndrome who struggle with anxiety.
‘Navigate Your Health’ helps 500 children in care
‘Navigate Your Health’, an innovative two-year trial focused on improving health outcomes for young people in care, has seen more than 500 referrals in its first 12 months.
$5 million project to help protect children’s mental wellbeing
Children’s Health Queensland has been named a translational partner in a national $5 million Federal Government-funded project focused on improving access to quality mental health care for young people.
Children’s Health Queensland welcomes new Board members
Three new Board members have been appointed to the 10-strong team tasked with delivering the best and safest family-centred care for Queensland children and young people.
Growing numbers of young Queenslanders seeking help for eating disorders
More than 400 young Queenslanders have been referred to Children’s Health Queensland’s (CHQ) specialist Eating Disorders Program in the past three years, with the number of referrals increasing annually.
