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06 Nov 2024 - Experts shape new strategies to improve mental health care for young people with chronic physical conditions

The development and trial of a specialised peer work role is just one of the ideas put forward by an Orygen Instit...

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28 Aug 2024 - Orygen Institute co-hosts Parliament House panel on role of social media in preventing self-harm and suicide in young people

In partnership with Orygen’s suicide prevention research team, Orygen Institute co-hosted a symposium at Par...

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01 Mar 2024 - Generations in Conversation - what they said: Experts and advocates unite for youth mental health

Ideas, inspiration and optimism emerged during a thought-provoking event exploring and debating the causes and sol...

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29 Feb 2024 - Generations agree youth mental health is declining, but disagree on why

A survey of over 4500 people in the UK and Australia has found different generations – from Baby Boomers to ...

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20 Dec 2023 - Orygen welcomes mental health focus in Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy

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30 Aug 2023 - Climate distress and the mental health of young people

Orygen Institute recently hosted an online discussion on the impact of climate change on young people's mental...

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06 Jun 2023 - National Summit on Intergenerational Fairness | highlights video

Watch a highlights video from the National Summit on Intergenerational Fairness held on Wednesday 19 April, 2023.<...

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28 Mar 2023 - Wellbeing budget: online conversation

A Federal budget informed by wellbeing measures will help guide government investment in ...

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12 Dec 2022 - Re-imagining policy to promote youth well-being and brighter futures: COVID-19 and beyond: IAYMH workshop summary

The Covid 19 pandemic has had a significant impact on young people. In October, at the 6th International Youth Men...

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12 Aug 2022 - A national youth suicide plan: Highlights video

A recent Orygen Institute panel discussion was a timely contribution to the discussion on what is needed to reduce...

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30 Jun 2022 - July event: A national youth suicide plan - where to start?

Please join us at 11am on Thursday 28 July as we host an online discussion to explore the potential of y...

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16 Jun 2022 - New opportunities with change in government

The election of a new federal government presents an opportunity for new policy initiatives to support young peopl...

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06 Jun 2022 - Orygen Institute launch | highlights video

Watch a highlights video from the launch of the Orygen Institute on Wednesday 4 May. Hear our expert panel discuss...

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08 Apr 2022 - Orygen Institute launch event: Megatrends in youth mental health

Thanks to those who joined us on 4 Ma...

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