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$3.67 million in MRFF funding ushers in new era in youth suicide prevention
17 Jul 2026 - $3.67 million in MRFF funding ushers in new era in youth suicide prevention

In a major win for youth suicide prevention, Orygen researchers have been awarded almost $3.7 million in funding f...

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Orygen study reveals critical window missed for many after self-harm crisis
16 Jul 2026 - Orygen study reveals critical window missed for many after self-harm crisis

Supporting people with appropriate care in the critical days and weeks after an emergency presentation for self-ha...

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New Orygen review explores how existing therapies can address climate distress in young people
30 Jun 2026 - New Orygen review explores how existing therapies can address climate distress in young people

Young people are increasingly impacted by climate distress, but with mental health systems currently unprepared to...

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How we're ensuring lived experience is at the heart of Orygen's work
15 Jun 2026 - How we're ensuring lived experience is at the heart of Orygen's work

Working alongside young people and families has been a key part of Orygen’s work for over 30 years...

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Learn with Orygen: Registrations now open for new 2026 online training sessions
11 Jun 2026 - Learn with Orygen: Registrations now open for new 2026 online training sessions

Orygen is excited to launch a new suite of online training sessions to help professionals support young people exp...

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AFL PLAY and Orygen team up to support young people beyond the field
28 May 2026 - AFL PLAY and Orygen team up to support young people beyond the field

The AFL and Orygen have partnered to connect young people and their families with trusted, evidence-based mental h...

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Orygen leaders bring youth mental health into focus at 79th World Health Assembly
25 May 2026 - Orygen leaders bring youth mental health into focus at 79th World Health Assembly

As young people’s mental health continues to decline globally, Orygen leaders have been worki...

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Youth mental health in a digital world: new global research agenda released
22 May 2026 - Youth mental health in a digital world: new global research agenda released

Research addressing the impacts of digital environments on youth mental health is set to become better coordinated...

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Orygen secures $5.7 million Wellcome funding to advance safe, AI-powered youth mental health care
21 May 2026 - Orygen secures $5.7 million Wellcome funding to advance safe, AI-powered youth mental health care

The next generation of personalised and collaborative mental health care for young people has been given a major b...

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Orygen designated world’s first WHO Collaborating Centre for Young People’s Mental Health
20 May 2026 - Orygen designated world’s first WHO Collaborating Centre for Young People’s Mental Health

As youth mental health emerges as one of the defining health and economic challenges of our time, Orygen’s g...

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Weighing the risks and benefits of social media for suicide prevention: new research examines a decade of evidence
18 May 2026 - Weighing the risks and benefits of social media for suicide prevention: new research examines a decade of evidence

The role of social media in preventing suicide and self-harm has been examined in the first major review of the ev...

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Three in four young people say climate change is affecting their wellbeing, safety or daily life
13 May 2026 - Three in four young people say climate change is affecting their wellbeing, safety or daily life

Across Australia – and around the world – young people’s mental health is declining, with two in...

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