2021
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COVID-19: we are all in this together
01 Apr 2020 - COVID-19: we are all in this together

Orygen acknowledges the uncertainty brought about by COVID-19 can raise feelings of anxiety, distress and concern....

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Orygen welcomes government’s funding for COVID-19 mental health support
29 Mar 2020 - Orygen welcomes government’s funding for COVID-19 mental health support

Orygen welcomes the $1.1 billion package announced today by the Australian Government as we seek to swiftly respon...

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Research supports the need for continued focus on mental health of elite athletes
10 Mar 2020 - Research supports the need for continued focus on mental health of elite athletes

Elite athletes report better life satisfaction, self-esteem and body satisfaction, and lower rates of risk...

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Study finds peer support benefits clients and peer workers
05 Mar 2020 - Study finds peer support benefits clients and peer workers

An Orygen study conducted at headspace Gosford has shown peer support assists both youth peer workers and clients....

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Symposium supports finalising the National University Mental Health Framework
03 Mar 2020 - Symposium supports finalising the National University Mental Health Framework

Orygen recently welcomed a host of international and national speakers to Parkville for a symposium focused on sha...

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Conference focuses on involving families in the treatment and recovery of young people with borderline personality disorder
28 Feb 2020 - Conference focuses on involving families in the treatment and recovery of young people with borderline personality disorder

How to better include families in the treatment and recovery process for young people diagnosed with borderline pe...

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Online therapy reduces social anxiety among young people with psychosis
24 Feb 2020 - Online therapy reduces social anxiety among young people with psychosis

Online therapy can reduce social anxiety symptoms in young people experiencing first-episode psychosis, Orygen res...

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Study investigates whether machine learning can predict psychosis onset
17 Feb 2020 - Study investigates whether machine learning can predict psychosis onset

Orygen researchers are investigating whether machine learning and computer analysis of how a young person talks ca...

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Young men need tailored treatment for depression: Orygen research
12 Feb 2020 - Young men need tailored treatment for depression: Orygen research

Young men who have an unsatisfactory psychotherapy experience are less likely to seek help for mental ill-health i...

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New global priorities developed for youth mental health research
11 Feb 2020 - New global priorities developed for youth mental health research

A network of youth mental health experts and funders from around the world have developed a global set of youth me...

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Global needs of young people with mental ill-health in the spotlight at Davos
10 Feb 2020 - Global needs of young people with mental ill-health in the spotlight at Davos

Orygen’s roadmap for global reform of youth mental health, developed in partnership with the World Economic ...

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Partnership forged to improve the mental health of young people in Victoria
10 Feb 2020 - Partnership forged to improve the mental health of young people in Victoria

Orygen and Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) have hosted the inaugural state-wide Youth Mental Health Commun...

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