A $16 million specialist centre dedicated to young people’s mental health and wellbeing has officially been opened.
The NSW Government has contributed $16 million towards the new Youth Mental Health facility at the Brain & Mind Research Institute, located at Sydney University in Camperdown.

This new facility is designed for young people aged 12 to 25 and will bring together support groups, carers, scientists and mental health clinicians.
 
It offers comprehensive clinical services and research for young people with mental health problems, particularly those in the early phases of psychotic and mood disorders. Early intervention, prevention and youth specific mental health services are a key focus of the NSW Government.

NSW is leading the way in Australia in supporting new ways of developing and strengthening mental health services for young people.

The NSW government’s dedication to young people’s mental health includes $26.8 million over five years to establish youth mental health services across NSW.

These services are a key step to promote better mental health, prevent and minimise risk factors and intervene as early as possible.

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