About me

Hello! My name is Sylvia (林楚) and I am a PhD candidate at Orygen and the Centre for Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne. My research investigates the impact of parenting and family environment on adolescent brain development and mental health. I hope to leverage neuroimaging techniques to develop neuroscience-informed interventions to improve mental health outcomes in young people. 
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Some of the most beautiful moments from my PhD have been supporting parents in understanding their own and their teens’ emotions. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of a journey of curiosity, connection, and growth with many families.
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I am passionate about engaging young people, teachers, parents, clinicians, and policy makers in youth mental health research. Together, we can create a world where all young people can thrive in their unique ways.