Orygen
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Australia's Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health.
💡 Pioneering research
🧡 Policy & advocacy
🎓 Education & training
🌱 Innovations in care
💡 Pioneering research
🧡 Policy & advocacy
🎓 Education & training
🌱 Innovations in care
Orygen recognises 26 January as Survival Day.
In the words of our First Nations team here at Orygen, it's also a reminder that history is created every day, and that by acknowledging the past and committing to learning and action, we can all individually contribute to a better future.
In the words of our First Nations team here at Orygen, it's also a reminder that history is created every day, and that by acknowledging the past and committing to learning and action, we can all individually contribute to a better future.
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Orygen recognises 26 January as Survival Day.
In the words of our First Nations team here at Orygen, it's also a reminder that history is created every day, and that by acknowledging the past and committing to learning and action, we can all individually contribute to a better future.
In the words of our First Nations team here at Orygen, it's also a reminder that history is created every day, and that by acknowledging the past and committing to learning and action, we can all individually contribute to a better future.
NEWS | Orygen has been appointed to operate a new headspace centre in Moonee Valley, expanding access to free, youth-specific mental health care across Melbourne's north-west.
Details: bit.ly/4sQT2ix
Details: bit.ly/4sQT2ix
January 22, 2026 at 3:28 AM
NEWS | Orygen has been appointed to operate a new headspace centre in Moonee Valley, expanding access to free, youth-specific mental health care across Melbourne's north-west.
Details: bit.ly/4sQT2ix
Details: bit.ly/4sQT2ix
RESEARCH | Delusions in psychosis are shaped by emotions and language, an important new study from @unibirmingham.bsky.social, @unimelb.bsky.social, @york.ac.uk and Orygen has found – challenging old notions about these experiences.
More details + key findings: bit.ly/4pBBgg8
More details + key findings: bit.ly/4pBBgg8
January 14, 2026 at 5:42 AM
RESEARCH | Delusions in psychosis are shaped by emotions and language, an important new study from @unibirmingham.bsky.social, @unimelb.bsky.social, @york.ac.uk and Orygen has found – challenging old notions about these experiences.
More details + key findings: bit.ly/4pBBgg8
More details + key findings: bit.ly/4pBBgg8
Integrated care can make a real, meaningful difference for young people experiencing mental ill-health and substance use concerns.
First Step is bringing together leading voices including Orygen's Prof. Patrick McGorry to envision the future of care: bit.ly/4b6fKgj
First Step is bringing together leading voices including Orygen's Prof. Patrick McGorry to envision the future of care: bit.ly/4b6fKgj
January 7, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Integrated care can make a real, meaningful difference for young people experiencing mental ill-health and substance use concerns.
First Step is bringing together leading voices including Orygen's Prof. Patrick McGorry to envision the future of care: bit.ly/4b6fKgj
First Step is bringing together leading voices including Orygen's Prof. Patrick McGorry to envision the future of care: bit.ly/4b6fKgj
RESEARCH | A new Orygen study has found that of young people who attend headspace centres and use substances, as many as 65% also meet the criteria for substance use disorder – with important implications for early intervention.
More: bit.ly/45vTEQv
More: bit.ly/45vTEQv
January 5, 2026 at 5:33 AM
RESEARCH | A new Orygen study has found that of young people who attend headspace centres and use substances, as many as 65% also meet the criteria for substance use disorder – with important implications for early intervention.
More: bit.ly/45vTEQv
More: bit.ly/45vTEQv
LGBTQIA+ people continue to experience significantly higher levels of mental ill-health than heterosexual people, and new research from Orygen and La Trobe University has shown why addressing stigma from every level matters.
Details: bit.ly/4pP6MIy
Details: bit.ly/4pP6MIy
December 22, 2025 at 5:47 AM
LGBTQIA+ people continue to experience significantly higher levels of mental ill-health than heterosexual people, and new research from Orygen and La Trobe University has shown why addressing stigma from every level matters.
Details: bit.ly/4pP6MIy
Details: bit.ly/4pP6MIy
Over 1.1 million Australians live with an eating disorder – and almost 1 in 3 are under 19. Early intervention saves lives, yet treatments have not improved in decades.
These holidays, you can help change that: bit.ly/4pOSAPi
These holidays, you can help change that: bit.ly/4pOSAPi
December 17, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Over 1.1 million Australians live with an eating disorder – and almost 1 in 3 are under 19. Early intervention saves lives, yet treatments have not improved in decades.
These holidays, you can help change that: bit.ly/4pOSAPi
These holidays, you can help change that: bit.ly/4pOSAPi
NEWS | $14m in funding from Wellcome will enable Orygen Digital and @unimelb.bsky.social to create MOST-Nexus, a world-first digital platform combining AI, clinical care, and peer support.
Details: bit.ly/4pII38X
Details: bit.ly/4pII38X
December 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
NEWS | $14m in funding from Wellcome will enable Orygen Digital and @unimelb.bsky.social to create MOST-Nexus, a world-first digital platform combining AI, clinical care, and peer support.
Details: bit.ly/4pII38X
Details: bit.ly/4pII38X
RESEARCH | The advice young men receive after a breakup is often the opposite of what they actually want and need, a new study led by Orygen Research Fellow @michaelwilson1.bsky.social has found.
More: bit.ly/3KK6eob
More: bit.ly/3KK6eob
December 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
RESEARCH | The advice young men receive after a breakup is often the opposite of what they actually want and need, a new study led by Orygen Research Fellow @michaelwilson1.bsky.social has found.
More: bit.ly/3KK6eob
More: bit.ly/3KK6eob
As Australia implements age-based restrictions on social media, Orygen has published new research that shows Australians of all ages are being exposed to self-harm and suicide-related content online – and those aged 15-25 are especially vulnerable.
More: bit.ly/3XJ0Swj
More: bit.ly/3XJ0Swj
December 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
As Australia implements age-based restrictions on social media, Orygen has published new research that shows Australians of all ages are being exposed to self-harm and suicide-related content online – and those aged 15-25 are especially vulnerable.
More: bit.ly/3XJ0Swj
More: bit.ly/3XJ0Swj
Eating disorders research funding amounts to just ~$2 for every person in need. It's this chronic underfunding that means A/Prof. Andrea Phillipou and her team's work is at risk of discontinuing.
These holidays, you can help change that: bit.ly/4pOSAPi
These holidays, you can help change that: bit.ly/4pOSAPi
December 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Eating disorders research funding amounts to just ~$2 for every person in need. It's this chronic underfunding that means A/Prof. Andrea Phillipou and her team's work is at risk of discontinuing.
These holidays, you can help change that: bit.ly/4pOSAPi
These holidays, you can help change that: bit.ly/4pOSAPi
Emerging research excellence has been in the spotlight here at Orygen recently, with two key events celebrating the impactful work of our early- and mid-career researchers 🧵
December 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Emerging research excellence has been in the spotlight here at Orygen recently, with two key events celebrating the impactful work of our early- and mid-career researchers 🧵
Are you a psychiatry trainee or consultant looking to specialise in youth psychiatry?
Applications are now open to study Orygen's Professional Certificate in Youth Psychiatry, the only fully online course of its kind in Australia and New Zealand: bit.ly/3KnLl1M
Applications are now open to study Orygen's Professional Certificate in Youth Psychiatry, the only fully online course of its kind in Australia and New Zealand: bit.ly/3KnLl1M
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Are you a psychiatry trainee or consultant looking to specialise in youth psychiatry?
Applications are now open to study Orygen's Professional Certificate in Youth Psychiatry, the only fully online course of its kind in Australia and New Zealand: bit.ly/3KnLl1M
Applications are now open to study Orygen's Professional Certificate in Youth Psychiatry, the only fully online course of its kind in Australia and New Zealand: bit.ly/3KnLl1M
NEW RESEARCH | One of Australia's largest, most comprehensive generational analyses of suicide-related behaviours has revealed the concerning extent to which Gen Z are experiencing these thoughts and behaviours.
Key findings + recommendations: bit.ly/3KySFI3
Key findings + recommendations: bit.ly/3KySFI3
November 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
NEW RESEARCH | One of Australia's largest, most comprehensive generational analyses of suicide-related behaviours has revealed the concerning extent to which Gen Z are experiencing these thoughts and behaviours.
Key findings + recommendations: bit.ly/3KySFI3
Key findings + recommendations: bit.ly/3KySFI3
RESEARCH | Early – and more rapid – exposure to the oestradiol (E2) hormone during puberty can lead to faster brain maturation and a greater risk of mental ill-health in girls.
That's the key finding of a study led by Orygen PhD student Muskan Khetan: bit.ly/4pyX3Wm
That's the key finding of a study led by Orygen PhD student Muskan Khetan: bit.ly/4pyX3Wm
November 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
RESEARCH | Early – and more rapid – exposure to the oestradiol (E2) hormone during puberty can lead to faster brain maturation and a greater risk of mental ill-health in girls.
That's the key finding of a study led by Orygen PhD student Muskan Khetan: bit.ly/4pyX3Wm
That's the key finding of a study led by Orygen PhD student Muskan Khetan: bit.ly/4pyX3Wm
As the most effective evidence-based supported employment program used in mental health services worldwide, IPS is all about supporting young people into meaningful work and study – and so is Orygen's Youth IPS Centre of Excellence 🧵
#InclusionAtWorkWeek
#InclusionAtWorkWeek
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 AM
As the most effective evidence-based supported employment program used in mental health services worldwide, IPS is all about supporting young people into meaningful work and study – and so is Orygen's Youth IPS Centre of Excellence 🧵
#InclusionAtWorkWeek
#InclusionAtWorkWeek
A consortium of 13 expert organisations, led by Orygen, has handed down advice on models of youth mental health care in Australia.
It's a significant piece of work that we hope sets a clear path forward.
Summary + full reports: bit.ly/3LPI6Rd
It's a significant piece of work that we hope sets a clear path forward.
Summary + full reports: bit.ly/3LPI6Rd
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 AM
A consortium of 13 expert organisations, led by Orygen, has handed down advice on models of youth mental health care in Australia.
It's a significant piece of work that we hope sets a clear path forward.
Summary + full reports: bit.ly/3LPI6Rd
It's a significant piece of work that we hope sets a clear path forward.
Summary + full reports: bit.ly/3LPI6Rd
3 days left to apply for the ASEAN-Pacific Youth Mental Health Fellowship!
This innovative program supports Fellows to develop a youth mental health advocacy project plan, designed around the needs of their communities in the ASEAN-Pacific region: bit.ly/4hDNWRt
This innovative program supports Fellows to develop a youth mental health advocacy project plan, designed around the needs of their communities in the ASEAN-Pacific region: bit.ly/4hDNWRt
Applications are open for the ASEAN-Pacific Youth Mental Health Fellowship!
This opportunity is open to people aged 18 to 30, from Australia or the ASEAN-Pacific region, who are passionate about creating positive change in youth mental health: bit.ly/3LcnAGH
This opportunity is open to people aged 18 to 30, from Australia or the ASEAN-Pacific region, who are passionate about creating positive change in youth mental health: bit.ly/3LcnAGH
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 AM
3 days left to apply for the ASEAN-Pacific Youth Mental Health Fellowship!
This innovative program supports Fellows to develop a youth mental health advocacy project plan, designed around the needs of their communities in the ASEAN-Pacific region: bit.ly/4hDNWRt
This innovative program supports Fellows to develop a youth mental health advocacy project plan, designed around the needs of their communities in the ASEAN-Pacific region: bit.ly/4hDNWRt
RESOURCE | Used to treat psychotic spectrum disorders including schizophrenia, clozapine is a medication that comes with specific requirements such as regular physical health tests.
Explaining this and similar FAQs is the focus of a new guide, co-designed with lived experience: bit.ly/3L2Z3r0
Explaining this and similar FAQs is the focus of a new guide, co-designed with lived experience: bit.ly/3L2Z3r0
October 28, 2025 at 5:53 AM
RESOURCE | Used to treat psychotic spectrum disorders including schizophrenia, clozapine is a medication that comes with specific requirements such as regular physical health tests.
Explaining this and similar FAQs is the focus of a new guide, co-designed with lived experience: bit.ly/3L2Z3r0
Explaining this and similar FAQs is the focus of a new guide, co-designed with lived experience: bit.ly/3L2Z3r0
Helping parents better recognise and respond to emotions in themselves and others can measurably impact their adolescent children's developing brains.
That's the key finding of a world-first study led by Sylvia Lin, published today in @jamapediatrics.com: bit.ly/48QepZJ
That's the key finding of a world-first study led by Sylvia Lin, published today in @jamapediatrics.com: bit.ly/48QepZJ
October 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Helping parents better recognise and respond to emotions in themselves and others can measurably impact their adolescent children's developing brains.
That's the key finding of a world-first study led by Sylvia Lin, published today in @jamapediatrics.com: bit.ly/48QepZJ
That's the key finding of a world-first study led by Sylvia Lin, published today in @jamapediatrics.com: bit.ly/48QepZJ
We're looking forward to @swanresearch.bsky.social's Body Image & Related Disorders (BIRD) Conference on Friday 7 November at 10am (AEDT).
In-person tickets are sold out, but there's a limited number of places left to join online. Registrations close on 30/10: bit.ly/4lZGqSC
In-person tickets are sold out, but there's a limited number of places left to join online. Registrations close on 30/10: bit.ly/4lZGqSC
Body Image & Related Disorders Conference 2025 (Hybrid)
The 5th biennial Body Image & Related Disorders (BIRD) conference, featuring experts, in-person at Orygen, Melbourne, and livestreamed.
bit.ly
October 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
We're looking forward to @swanresearch.bsky.social's Body Image & Related Disorders (BIRD) Conference on Friday 7 November at 10am (AEDT).
In-person tickets are sold out, but there's a limited number of places left to join online. Registrations close on 30/10: bit.ly/4lZGqSC
In-person tickets are sold out, but there's a limited number of places left to join online. Registrations close on 30/10: bit.ly/4lZGqSC
It's been another proud week for us at Orygen, with Dr Louise La Sala (@louiselasala.bsky.social) and Dr Lucy Zhang recognised for their impactful work 🧵
October 22, 2025 at 5:50 AM
It's been another proud week for us at Orygen, with Dr Louise La Sala (@louiselasala.bsky.social) and Dr Lucy Zhang recognised for their impactful work 🧵
We're excited to be collaborating with Japan's National Centre for Neurology and Psychiatry (NCNP) to share and apply evidence-based practice on vocational support for young people with mental ill-health, made possible by an Australia-Japan Foundation grant.
October 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
We're excited to be collaborating with Japan's National Centre for Neurology and Psychiatry (NCNP) to share and apply evidence-based practice on vocational support for young people with mental ill-health, made possible by an Australia-Japan Foundation grant.
We're proud to share that over 20,000 young Australians have now been supported by MOST, Orygen Digital's free mental health service for people aged 12 to 25 🙌
More on this milestone: bit.ly/4hdG5Kl
More on this milestone: bit.ly/4hdG5Kl
October 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
We're proud to share that over 20,000 young Australians have now been supported by MOST, Orygen Digital's free mental health service for people aged 12 to 25 🙌
More on this milestone: bit.ly/4hdG5Kl
More on this milestone: bit.ly/4hdG5Kl
RESOURCES | Schools and other educational settings are increasingly being recognised for the meaningful role they can play in supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing.
These free resources are designed to help schools, teachers + clinicians: bit.ly/4oaY99W
These free resources are designed to help schools, teachers + clinicians: bit.ly/4oaY99W
October 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
RESOURCES | Schools and other educational settings are increasingly being recognised for the meaningful role they can play in supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing.
These free resources are designed to help schools, teachers + clinicians: bit.ly/4oaY99W
These free resources are designed to help schools, teachers + clinicians: bit.ly/4oaY99W