It’s generally accepted that mental ill-health is at least twice as prevalent among homeless young people compared to the general population.

In search of solutions, join us for this webinar hosted by Homelessness Australia in partnership with Melbourne City Mission (MCM): bit.ly/4aNJTOb

'Demons were following me': Call to make HHC illegal. jrnl.ie/6342810

Great article with Irish research & lived experience. Highlights value of having access to an Early Intervention for Psychosis service.

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine Early Intervention in Psychosis NCP Ireland HSE Ireland

Possibly the least surprising head ever

Being in a few European places in a few days the Australian part of me thinks only of one song youtube.com/watch?v=VyuQvb…

Still reckon that the #lamingtons in the ⁦Qantas⁩ QF9 lounge in Perth are the best in #Australia . Controversial I know but very happy to be involved in assessing other applicants.

Ar an mbóthar arís, ag déanamh ceoil le mo chairde arís

Always an inspiration to me. Vale Les Twentyman. You spoke for young people when no one else did & you strove to make the people in power listen. We're richer for your having been here & poorer for your passing. Melbourne youth worker Les Twentyman dies theage.com.au/national/victo…

Luí gréine an fhómhair i Naarm/Melbourne inné. Autumn sunset in Naarm/Melbourne yesterday.

Ireland’s smoking ban 20 years on: how an unheralded civil servant triumphed against big tobacco. theguardian.com/society/2024/m…

Young people and suicide prevention experts agree collaboration is the key to improving online safety in relation to self-harm and suicide, a new Orygen study has found.

More: bit.ly/4arPlWC

Surely there is some evidence now, but societies that treat education (especially 3rd level) as a public good & invest accordingly must do better on overall metrics (health, social mobility etc) than those where it’s increasingly a private good w limited access or access burdens

Rinne mé colcannon inniu le im, bagún, cál agus oinniúin earraigh. Bhí sé iontach. Itheamar freisin sicin rosta agus prátaí rosta agus glasraí. Beannachtaí lá fhéile Pádraig go léir. Tá súil agam Lá Fhéile Pádraig seo chugainn go mbeidh níos mó Gaeilge agam. #100daysofGaeilge

Our systematic review on international student suicide is out! Take home: International students more frequently make suicide attempts than domestic students. Risk factors include social isolation, discrimination, and comorbid MH diagnoses. Find out more: doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.…

We're seeking a postdoctoral researcher with neuroimaging expertise to study biological and environmental factors on brain development and mental health University of Melbourne. Applications close 13th March so apply now!

jobs.unimelb.edu.au/en/job/915656/…

Who knew and WOW!!!!

Every now and then an ad comes along that I love because its full comedy only makes sense in Australia. Thanks Kia Australia youtube.com/watch?v=8amRg2…

Orygen and its work is better for the many incredible, talented women who contribute their expertise across every corner of our organisation.

Meet some of these changemakers: bit.ly/3wNpWYP

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024

ICYMI | Bold ideas emerge as Orygen and The Policy Institute combine with Australian thought leaders to put a generational lens on the youth mental health crisis.

Catch up here: bit.ly/3UYnys6

Despite the rapid rise of digital tools for youth at risk of suicide, rates of integration into clinical practice remain low.

Join Orygen researcher Dr Eleanor Bailey for an online webinar to discover new, world-first guidelines on this topic.
👉 bit.ly/4bYKy06

Tá mé ag déanamh na siopadóireachta agus ag éisteacht le Derek Hollingsworth agus Finghin Mac Cárthaigh ar phodchraoladh ceist na teanga #100daysofGaeilge

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