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Orygen research and policy leaders have joined global health experts to elevate youth mental health as a priority on the world stage at the 78th World Health Assembly. #WHA78 📰 Read about our delegation + presenters: bit.ly/4mvqtUE

This #WorldSchizophreniaAwarenessDay, Orygen's Head of Psychosis Research, Prof. Andrew Thompson (andrew thompson), shares reflections from 25 years in the field – and why understanding, compassion and access to care are key. More resources + info: bit.ly/3QXkMAI

AEPCC is inviting researchers, clinicians and the lived experience community to attend their inaugural Early Psychosis Scientific Meeting. Hear from leading experts including Prof. Eric Chen (Orygen) and Prof. John McNeil AM (Monash University): bit.ly/3SQB1jt

It's #NationalReconciliationWeek: an important time to reflect on how we each can, and must, contribute to reconciliation. In the spirit of the 2025 theme, #BridgingNowtoNext, our First Nations team invited the Youth Advisory Council to share what reconciliation means to them.

Research silos and a narrow focus on weight restoration are holding back the field of eating disorders, a new Orygen-led paper with co-authors from Harvard Medical School and King's College London has argued. Details + recommendations: bit.ly/454EKkX

"We still don't actually have a very good understanding of what contributes to the development and maintenance of eating disorders." Orygen's A/Prof. Andrea Phillipou speaks to ABC Radio National about gaps in eating disorders research and treatment: bit.ly/3SyRxVl

Orygen is proud of our 3 year partnership with Victoria University, built on a shared goal of expanding youth mental health services in Melbourne's west – one of Australia's fastest-growing regions. More: bit.ly/4mTiWPB

A call to action, led by our eating disorders team in collaboration with global leaders. You can also read more about this work in The Age/The Sydney Morning Herald 👉 bit.ly/4mVpJZc

Congratulations to Orygen Research Fellow Dr Louise La Sala on receiving the prestigious Andrej Marušič Award, recognising her pioneering work in suicide prevention including as a lead researcher on the world-first #chatsafe program 👏 Details: bit.ly/4jJv2YQ

Orygen is dedicated to mental health research that impacts young people sooner, not someday. With your support, we can fast-track this research into improved outcomes for all young Australians. To make a tax-deductible donation: bit.ly/3Xj6CxN

We're very pleased to congratulate Orygen's Prof. Lianne Schmaal on receiving the inaugural International College of Neuropsychopharmacology (CINP) President's Brain Health Research Award! Details: bit.ly/3HHJiUA

RESEARCH | A new Orygen and Mission Australia report is shifting the narrative around social media's impact on youth mental health. As lead author Dr Dr Louise La Sala explains, its results indicate the relationship is far more nuanced than we might assume. More: bit.ly/3TcKYbj

Every year, Orygen's work helps over 13,000 young people receive the best possible treatment. But with 2 in 5 young Australians currently living with mental ill-health, there is so much more to be done. Every dollar donated helps Orygen bridge this gap: bit.ly/3Xj6CxN

Today's launch of the Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is a significant milestone in the evolution of youth mental health care in Victoria, and one Orygen is proud to have helped shape. Details: bit.ly/3GgiMBu

We were pleased to today welcome University of Melbourne Narrm Scholars to Orygen as part of their Industry Insights Program. It was a great opportunity to introduce our work, highlight career possibilities in youth mental health, and be inspired by these emerging changemakers 🌱

As a Youth Delegate with Orygen, Maria Alier was one of many amazing changemakers at IAYMH 2025 earlier this year – an experience she describes as "invaluable". Read Maria's reflections in full: bit.ly/4l9HFOv

Jessy Renouf is a proud Gubbi Gubbi woman and a member of Orygen's National Youth Advisory Council. Here, Jessy reflects on NAIDOC Week's meaning, significance, and how she'll be celebrating. To get involved: bit.ly/44pc4m5 NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek2025

We're excited to be offering 32 scholarships for our next Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer Peer Work) intake 🎓 Scholarship and enrolment applications are open until 11 August 2025 (10am AEST). For more info and to apply, visit: bit.ly/45W7r41

RESEARCH | Men who have recently experienced a relationship breakup, separation or divorce are at greater risk of suicide than their married peers, a review led by Orygen Research Fellow Michael Wilson has revealed– and young men are especially at risk: bit.ly/40V52D5

"The best we can do is sit with men in their pain, rather than try and get them to stop feeling it. This connection could be life-saving." 📰 Read more in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand about this new world-first review, led by Orygen's Michael Wilson: bit.ly/46bha6C