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Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people. At Orygen, our leadership and staff work to deliver cutting-edge research, policy development, innovative clinical services, and evidence-based training and education to ensure that there is continuous improvement in the treatments and care provided to young people experiencing mental ill-health. Our work has created a new, more positive approach to the prevention and treatment of mental disorders, and has developed new models of care for young people with emerging disorders. This work has been translated into a worldwide shift in services and treatments to include a primary focus on getting well and staying well, and health care models that include partnership with young people and families. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

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Hello, September! Let's rewind to the month that was here at Orygen 🔄
01/09/2025

Hello, September! Let's rewind to the month that was here at Orygen 🔄

01/09/2025

"We believe there is a better future for young people with eating disorders, and we're dedicated to making that a reality."

This Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Orygen's Head of Eating Disorders Research, A/Prof. Andrea Phillipou, shares how our research is uncovering new hope for young people with anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders.

More about this work: https://bit.ly/3HXwhqu

Much of Orygen's research, including that of our eating disorders team, is powered by the generous contributions of our community. Every dollar helps ensure this impactful, world-leading research can continue. If you're in a position to donate, please visit: https://bit.ly/4n9oZPt

Wow! 🤩Such an honour to see Orygen Digital's MOST win the Not-for-Profit & Community category at last night's National A...
29/08/2025

Wow! 🤩

Such an honour to see Orygen Digital's MOST win the Not-for-Profit & Community category at last night's National AIIA iAwards, recognising MOST's innovative use of technology to address a social problem.

Congratulations to all the other winners and merit recipients!

MOST is a free digital mental health service for young people aged 12 to 25, which you can learn more about here: https://www.most.org.au/

📸 L-R: Prof. Simon Lucey presenting the award to Orygen Digital's Head of Strategy and Operations, Dan Code.

29/08/2025

Step out for a cause this October at Melbourne's Princes Park 🌳

On 5 October, Orygen and the James Marcon Committee will be teaming up for a 3.2km walk, run or ride. By participating, you'll be helping fund art therapy programs for young people in north-west Melbourne.

For more details and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/3HVyG4S

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28/08/2025

Really exciting work towards better treatments 🧡

Learn more about the study: https://bit.ly/3HXUzRb

Research shows that employment helps young people with mental ill-health to get well and stay well.So, what if there was...
28/08/2025

Research shows that employment helps young people with mental ill-health to get well and stay well.

So, what if there was a way for young people to build their skills and prepare for the realities of work in a safe, controlled environment?

A new program developed by Orygen and supported by the TAL Community Foundation is making that possible – all from inside a VR headset.

Excitingly, VR4VR (Virtual Reality for Vocational Recovery) has launched at Veritas House in Orange, will soon be available at Youth Focus in Perth, and is on track to help about 20 young people in a pilot trial by the end of 2025 🙌

For more details and to hear from the project team, visit: https://bit.ly/45P450R

Mental ill-health in young men is increasing, but rigid notions of manhood prevent men from seeking help, and a lack of ...
21/08/2025

Mental ill-health in young men is increasing, but rigid notions of manhood prevent men from seeking help, and a lack of tailored support is not meeting their needs when they do.

These are some of the key findings from a new Orygen report, which details an 11-point policy plan that sets out practical steps to improve mental health outcomes for young men.

It comes as new survey data of almost 800 young men shows that 76% felt that mental health outcomes could improve if supports were more tailored to them.

For more details and to access the report, visit: https://bit.ly/4oJ8ivB

Family peer workers, who have lived experience of caring for a family member with mental ill-health, play an essential r...
14/08/2025

Family peer workers, who have lived experience of caring for a family member with mental ill-health, play an essential role in offering practical and emotional support to those facing similar challenges.

The value and importance of this support is the focus of a new paper led by Orygen, which argues that improvements in research, policy and practice are needed to strengthen the field.

More details: https://bit.ly/3JfsuoT

Young people in Queensland are set to benefit from increased access to Orygen Digital's cutting-edge virtual reality too...
07/08/2025

Young people in Queensland are set to benefit from increased access to Orygen Digital's cutting-edge virtual reality tool, Mind VR 🌱

That's thanks to a $250,000 funding boost from the Queensland Mental Health Commission's Better Futures grant program, which will enable a comprehensive training package to upskill clinicians in delivering the immersive VR program.

More details: https://bit.ly/3HdjYWO

Welcome to August! Here's a bit of what Orygen was up to in July ⏪
01/08/2025

Welcome to August! Here's a bit of what Orygen was up to in July ⏪

Inspiring to be at Parliament House in Canberra today to help amplify Ending Loneliness Together's new research into you...
31/07/2025

Inspiring to be at Parliament House in Canberra today to help amplify Ending Loneliness Together's new research into youth loneliness.

Orygen Youth Advisory Council member Lea Gabriel and Executive Director Prof. Patrick McGorry joined panel discussions to unpack the findings, which reveal that an alarming 43% of 15 to 25-year-olds in Australia are lonely.

We were pleased to contribute to Ending Loneliness Together's call for a coordinated national response to youth loneliness, and for Lea and Pat's perspectives to form part of such important conversations.

📸 L-R: Prof. Patrick McGorry, Youth Advisory Council member Lea Gabriel, and Youth Participation Project Officer Shenei Penaia

1 in 2 young people seeking mental health support also experience pain – and better understanding and recognising it cou...
31/07/2025

1 in 2 young people seeking mental health support also experience pain – and better understanding and recognising it could hold the key to improved treatment outcomes, a new study led by Orygen's Dr Scott Tagliaferri has argued.

More details: https://bit.ly/4fc1JNU

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