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Similar conclusions on social media and mental illness to our Lancet Psychiatry Commission. If there is a relationship it is likely small though could still be important. Crucial to avoid pop psychology here. Need to address the major socioeconomic drivers Orygen Michelle Rowland

Frank Iorfino tech can be scary but if used right, opportunities like fitbits, AI and even your phone can help understand and aid youth mental with personalised measurement-based health care Stayed tuned for recording ⭐ Sydney Health University of Sydney City of Sydney Ian Hickie

A great piece of work about effectively engaging young people with lived experience in a range of ongoing research activities.

For those who weren't able to make the talk in-person, the recording is now available online.

I recently gave a talk for World Mental Health day about youth mental health and digital tech. Here is a brief summary of this talk for those who might not have a spare 45 minutes to watch the full video. Link to blog and video: open.substack.com/pub/frankiorfi… Ian Hickie

#SMHR2024 | Attending the SMHR conference this week? Don't miss Alana Fisher, PhD present on a new #decisionaid to help people decide on next steps for managing #depression & #anxiety after completing an ultra-brief treatment. This Friday @ 3:15pm: smhrconference.com.au/program#SMHR20… |

Our team are presenting across all 3 days at SMHR 2024! We’re highlighting our teams innovative & inclusive research in youth mental health technology and lived experience! Watch this space! Brain & Mind Centre Ian Hickie Sarah McKenna Haley LaMonica Carla Gorban Frank Iorfino

Dr Frank Iorfino discussing the need to adapt our healthcare to include digital approaches to appropriately address the mental health crisis in youth. Eg the @innowellapp #smhr2024

Superstar PhD student William Capon presents his work on creating a service needs index to facilitate more personalised pathways to the right mental health care which means identifying the right mix digital, clinical, psychosocial, medical services. Ian Hickie Brain & Mind Centre

Had the pleasure of presenting some new work yesterday at SMHR. Big thanks to my team for their support Jake Crouse Frank Iorfino Ian Hickie

Today would have been Carl Sagan's 90th birthday. He wrote this in 1995. Carl was absolutely right. #CarlSaganDay

Can digital phenotyping match people to the right mental health app and increase engagement with that app? Yes! Our pilot study explores how and the steps for a larger trial: formative.jmir.org/2024/1/e62725. Also found "no correlation between self-reported / objective metrics of app use"

Such a talented (youth mental health and technology) team of young people to work with ⁦Brain & Mind Centre⁩ ⁦University of Sydney⁩ - always focused on the impact of their work, nationally and internationally!!!!

NSW’s public mental health system is in crisis—psychiatrists are resigning, and hospitals are overwhelmed. This isn't just about pay. It’s about the system’s failure to innovate and use smart tech for reform. Read more in our piece below. croakey.org/mental-healthc…

A recent study by our team (lnkd.in/gCtkbweT) challenges the status quo about how best to allocate our resources to deliver mental health care to young people. 📖 Read more about it in my recent substack post. open.substack.com/pub/frankiorfi…

Thrilled to lead #MRFF project ‘From Complexity to Clarity’. This work aims to tackle mood disorders in youth by moving beyond “one-size-fits-all” approaches, using technology and AI. 📒Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/frankiorfi… Ian Hickie Brain & Mind Centre

Five priorities for the Albanese Government to transform Australia’s mental health system croakey.org/five-prioritie… Some really impactful things the labor Govt could do for mental health in this parliament Mark Butler MP Rose Jackson Stephen Duckett Frank Iorfino Patrick McGorry

Great turnout for Mid-Year event in the courtyard with heaters 🔥 It's been an amazing 6 months of 2025 with Co-directors Ian Hickie noting our achievements so far! Researchers Frank Iorfino Jake Crouse spoke on their team's achievements! Sydney Health Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney

Always great to pick up a new book at the airport. Ian Hickie does it again!!! A highly recommended read for anyone interested in understanding themselves, their mind and mental health! Brain & Mind Centre

Our latest paper showing evidence for internal circadian misalignment in mood disorders! doi.org/10.1177/074873… A thread🧵: Ian Hickie Jake Crouse Zsofi de Haan Mirim Shin Emiliana Tonini Frank Iorfino Brain & Mind Centre University of Sydney Sage Journals Society for Research on Biological Rhythms