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Leaders of Western Australia’s youth mental health research sector from Embrace at The Kids Research Institute Australia have welcomed the state government’s $420 million boost to mental health spending in its 2023-24 budget.

Embrace Co-Director Ashleigh Lin has been appointed President of the Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH).

Embrace PhD top up award to help Elmie Janse van Rensburg tackle systemic inequalities through research into intergenerational trauma.

Support for mothers with severe mental illnesses and a greater understanding of young autistic LGBTQA+ people will receive funding, after Embrace’s PhD scholarship recipients were announced this month.

Youth mental health researchers present at ABC science talk

Professor Helen Milroy AM

The world can be a scary place for children. Wars, terrorist atrocities, natural disasters, bushfires, famine and shocking crimes are all regular features in the news we consume – not to mention the almost blanket coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Whether you're looking to join our Community Groups, or participate in upcoming research projects, this is the place for you.

Submit an Expression of Interest to join the Embrace student application pool for the 2026 Embrace Winter Student Internship Program.

Mental health concerns in youth are important in their own right. However, they can be even more troubling when your child is dealing with other health conditions.