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. A new Orygen report details an 11-point policy plan to address this and more:

RESEARCH | The challenges faced by families caring for a young person with mental ill-health can be significantly eased with the support of family peer workers, a new paper led by Orygen has argued – and more can be done to strengthen the field. More:

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Young people in Queensland are set to benefit from increased access to Orygen Digital's cutting-edge virtual reality tool, Mind VR, thanks to a $250k funding boost from the Queensland Mental Health Commission's Better Futures grant program. More:

📣: There's four days left to apply for the September intake of Orygen's Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer Peer Work). Scholarship applications are also invited. For more info and to apply by Monday 11 August (10:00am AEST), visit:

Inspiring to be at Parliament House today to help amplify @EndLonelinessAU's new work, which shows an alarming 43% of those aged 15-25 are lonely. 📸: Orygen Executive Director Prof. @PatMcGorry, Youth Advisory Council member Lea, and Youth Participation Project Officer Shenei

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 @ScottTags has argued. Details:

OPINION | Orygen Executive Director Prof. @PatMcGorry on why we need to move beyond awareness in schools. 📰 Read via @theheraldsun:

Applications to study Orygen's Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer Peer Work) in September 2025 are now open. Thinking about applying? Register for a free info session to learn more and meet our peer work trainers:

"The best we can do is sit with men in their pain, rather than try and get them to stop feeling it. This connection could be life-saving.". 📰 Read more in @ConversationEDU about this new world-first review, led by Orygen's @michaeljwilson_:

RESEARCH | Men who have recently experienced a relationship breakup, separation or divorce are at greater risk of suicide than their married peers, a review led by Orygen Research Fellow @michaeljwilson_ has revealed– and young men are especially at risk:

We're excited to be offering 32 scholarships for our next Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer Peer Work) intake 🎓. Scholarship and enrolment applications are open until 11 August 2025 (10am AEST). For more info and to apply, visit:

Jessy Renouf is a proud Gubbi Gubbi woman and a member of Orygen's National Youth Advisory Council. Here, Jessy reflects on NAIDOC Week's meaning, significance, and how she'll be celebrating. To get involved: @naidocweek #NAIDOCWeek2025

As a Youth Delegate with Orygen, Maria Alier was one of many amazing changemakers at @iaymh 2025 earlier this year – an experience she describes as "invaluable". Read Maria's reflections in full:

We were pleased to today welcome @UniMelb Narrm Scholars to Orygen as part of their Industry Insights Program. It was a great opportunity to introduce our work, highlight career possibilities in youth mental health, and be inspired by these emerging changemakers 🌱

Today's launch of the Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is a significant milestone in the evolution of youth mental health care in Victoria, and one Orygen is proud to have helped shape. Details:

Every year, Orygen's work helps over 13,000 young people receive the best possible treatment. But with 2 in 5 young Australians currently living with mental ill-health, there is so much more to be done. Every dollar donated helps Orygen bridge this gap:

RESEARCH | A new Orygen and @MissionAust report is shifting the narrative around social media's impact on youth mental health. As lead author Dr @louiselasala explains, its results indicate the relationship is far more nuanced than we might assume. More:

We're very pleased to congratulate Orygen's Prof. Lianne Schmaal on receiving the inaugural International College of Neuropsychopharmacology (CINP) President's Brain Health Research Award!. Details:

Orygen is dedicated to mental health research that impacts young people sooner, not someday. With your support, we can fast-track this research into improved outcomes for all young Australians. To make a tax-deductible donation:

Congratulations to Orygen Research Fellow Dr Louise La Sala on receiving the prestigious Andrej Marušič Award, recognising her pioneering work in suicide prevention including as a lead researcher on the world-first @chatsafe_au program 👏. Details: