Katie Acheson
Katie Acheson is the CEO of batyr, opens in a new tab, bringing over two decades of dedicated experience in youth and mental health. She is deeply passionate about amplifying young voices and their lived experience, alongside equipping young people and their communities with the tools to live their lives and flourish. Katie's extensive background includes co-founding Numbers and People Synergy, leading Youth Action as CEO, chairing the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition, and advocating for mental health at Arafmi. Katie has a wealth of knowledge across community services, government, and international development and is a powerful voice in the international and Australian community sector.
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Social media and mental health
Despite the many positives, it's still important to understand how social media is affecting us mentally.