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As new social media restrictions arrive, we asked #chatsafe experts how to stay safe and connected online
10 Dec 2025 - As new social media restrictions arrive, we asked #chatsafe experts how to stay safe and connected online

As new restrictions on social media access for those under 16 arrive in Australia, we asked Orygen’s

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Over half of Australians exposed to self-harm and suicide-related content on social media
10 Dec 2025 - Over half of Australians exposed to self-harm and suicide-related content on social media

The extent to which Australians are exposed to – and create – social media content about self-harm and...

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Gen Z four times more likely to report suicidal thoughts than older generations: new research
01 Dec 2025 - Gen Z four times more likely to report suicidal thoughts than older generations: new research

Young Australians aged 16 to 25 are experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and suicide attempts at significant...

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New insights into impact of early puberty on girls’ brains and mental health
27 Nov 2025 - New insights into impact of early puberty on girls’ brains and mental health

Girls who go through puberty earlier may be at greater risk of developing mental health conditions, with a new stu...

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MOST expands to offer free, easy-access therapy Australia-wide
12 Nov 2025 - MOST expands to offer free, easy-access therapy Australia-wide

All young people in Australia aged 15-25 can now access free, personalised mental health support thanks to the nat...

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Celebrating 20 years of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) helping young people reach their full potential
29 Oct 2025 - Celebrating 20 years of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) helping young people reach their full potential

For young people recovering from mental ill-health, access to tailored career and education support can be life-ch...

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How parenting can change the adolescent brain and improve mental health: new research
28 Oct 2025 - How parenting can change the adolescent brain and improve mental health: new research

A world-first Australian study has shown helping parents to better recognise and respond to emotions in themselves...

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Milestone: 20,000 young people supported through digital mental health service MOST
17 Oct 2025 - Milestone: 20,000 young people supported through digital mental health service MOST

In an overstretched mental health system, over 20,000 young Australians have now been supported by Read More >

New research reveals the impact parents can have on young people’s sleep quality
07 Oct 2025 - New research reveals the impact parents can have on young people’s sleep quality

The quality of young people’s sleep can be significantly improved by certain behaviours in their parents, ne...

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GALLERY: Community steps up for youth mental health and art therapy
07 Oct 2025 - GALLERY: Community steps up for youth mental health and art therapy

Friends, families and supporters gathered for the 2025 Stepping out for Youth Mental Health, a community fundraisi...

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UN General Assembly: World leaders back mental health as Orygen advocates for young people
02 Oct 2025 - UN General Assembly: World leaders back mental health as Orygen advocates for young people

Mental health took centre stage for the first time at a High-level Meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Asse...

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Orygen leader honoured for outstanding mentorship at inspiring IEPA conference
24 Sep 2025 - Orygen leader honoured for outstanding mentorship at inspiring IEPA conference

Global experts and lived experience leaders recently converged Berlin for the 15th International Conference o...

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