CQU's International Program for Psycho-Social Health Research (IPP-SHR) is pleased to announce the release of the inaugural newsletter, ‘Psycho-Social Update'.

This publication is provided to an international audience of over 3000 health professionals, researchers and policy makers and will be circulated quarterly.

“The aim of the newsletter is to translate the wealth of research findings from academic psycho-social health literature into lay language,” Dr Pam McGrath, IPP-SHR Director, said.

“The publication is designed to provide usable, easily understood information for all those interested or working within this area".

The release of ‘Psycho-Social Update’ consolidates IPP-SHR’s position as a world leader within Psycho-Social Health Research.

According to Mr Hamish Holewa, IPP-SHR Program Manager, “...nothing like this has been done before in the psycho-social health research arena. The translation of academic literature into lay summaries and delivery to the coal face represents an innovative way forward to making a difference".

The release of ‘Psycho-Social Update’ also correlates with the launch of the upgraded IPP-SHR website. The website features enhanced usability, increased interactivity and is a valuable information source for all people interested in psycho-social health research.

“The upgraded website provides users with quick and easy access to IPP-SHR articles, publications and information. The website operationalises IPP-SHR’s philosophy of making our research as widely and easily available as possible,” Mr Holewa said.

To request a hard copy version of 'Psycho-Social Update' or to view an interactive online version, please visit www.ipp-shr.cqu.edu.au .