CORE-BD congratulates Professor Alison Yung on being awarded the Senior Research Award by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. This prestigious award recognises excellence in psychiatric research and is presented to the individual who has made the most significant contribution to the field over the preceding decade.
Professor Yung’s research has been instrumental in developing frameworks for identifying and supporting people at risk of severe mental disorders. Her work has had a transformative influence on early intervention in youth mental health and has shaped clinical practice and research internationally.
This significant honour is a testament to Professor Yung’s sustained and clinically meaningful contribution to psychiatric research and its translation into improved outcomes for young people.