Patrick McGorry

Professor Pat McGorry AO is a globally renowned psychiatrist and academic, serving as Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne. He is a key figure in early intervention and youth mental health services, founding editor of the journal Early Intervention in Psychiatry, and founding board member of Headspace. His leadership spans advocacy for mental health reform, including roles with the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and global organizations like the International Association for Youth Mental Health.

Education includes degrees in Medicine (MD), Science (BS), and Philosophy (PhD), alongside prestigious fellowships (FRCP, FRANZCP, FAA, FASSA, FAHMS). His research focuses on psychosis, mood disorders, and service reform, with over 1,000 publications (51,822 citations, h-index 119).

Awarded Australian of the Year (2010) and numerous international accolades, he drives innovation in mental health systems through organizations like Orygen Institute and the IEPA. His advocacy has shaped policy in Australia and globally, emphasizing early intervention and youth-focused approaches.