Mario Alvarez-Jimenez

Professor Mario Alvarez-Jimenez is a prominent figure in the field of youth mental health and digital interventions. He serves as the Chief of Orygen Digital and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Orygen, a leading organization in youth mental health.13

Professional Role and Expertise

Professor Alvarez-Jimenez has made significant contributions to the field of youth mental health:

• He is recognized as a pioneer in utilizing online social media to promote long-term recovery in youth mental health.23
• As the Chief of Orygen Digital, he leads a team of over 130 researchers and professionals.4
• He maintains his clinical practice, making time to meet with young people as a clinician.4

Research Interests

His research focuses on several key areas:

• Relapse prevention in mental health
• Psychosocial recovery
• Online interventions for mental health1

Academic Affiliations

Professor Alvarez-Jimenez holds academic positions that complement his role at Orygen:

• He is a Senior Research Fellow at Orygen.35
• He is associated with the Centre for Youth Mental Health at The University of Melbourne.6

Recent Initiatives

Professor Alvarez-Jimenez is actively involved in exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health care. In July 2023, he and his team at Orygen Digital conducted surveys to gather insights on people's experiences using AI for mental health purposes.7

Professor Mario Alvarez-Jimenez's work at Orygen demonstrates a commitment to leveraging digital technologies and innovative approaches to improve mental health outcomes for young people.