batyr partners with Pinterest to support young Australians’ mental health
August 27, 2025
Our new collaboration with Pinterest will deliver relatable, stigma-free mental health content where young people are already seeking inspiration and calm.
Right now, young Australians are facing more mental health challenges than ever before. Rates of psychological distress are increasing, and many young people are feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn. But even with the need for support growing, stigma still stops many from reaching out for help.
At batyr, we’re working every day to change that. Through lived experience storytelling and peer-led education programs in schools, universities and communities, we create safe spaces for young people to have open, honest conversations about mental health. We help them know they’re not alone and that support is always within reach.
That’s why batyr has partnered with Pinterest; not just to share content, but to harness their investment in youth mental health and together ensure young people in Australia can access the right support at the right time.
This partnership between batyr and Pinterest is designed to boldly reimagine how mental health support is delivered to young people by meeting them where they already are - online. Recognising that digital platforms play an increasingly central role in young people’s lives, this partnership invests in scaling batyr’s digital innovation alongside its face-to-face programs, creating a truly hybrid model of impact.
With Pinterest’s support, batyr is pioneering new ways to leverage technology and lived-experience storytelling to create safe, relatable, and engaging digital communities that seamlessly connect with young people’s everyday online experiences. This approach not only amplifies the reach and sustainability of batyr’s work but also positions mental health as a visible, accessible and proactive part of young people’s digital worlds - setting a new standard for the sector supports prevention, early intervention and stigma reduction at scale.
From journaling prompts and soothing visuals, to relatable quotes and mood boards, young people are already using Pinterest as a space to reflect, express themselves, and find moments of calm. It’s more than just a creative platform, it’s a personal, non-judgemental space where they feel in control. The new collaboration will integrate batyr’s evidence-informed content into this space, helping young people feel less alone and more supported.
Quote from Patrick Darcy, CEO, batyr
"Stigma still stops too many young people from speaking up about their mental health. For some, social media can feel overwhelming, but platforms like Pinterest can provide a safe and positive space to explore what matters most. By partnering with Pinterest, we’re proud to pioneer new ways of reaching more young people, sharing stories and tools that are real, relatable and safe. Together, we’re ensuring the right support is accessible in the moments it’s needed most, to help prevent a crisis.”
batyr’s Pinterest boards are now live, filled with practical strategies, honest stories, approachable language, and clear pathways to help. This partnership is the next step in batyr’s decade-long mission to ensure every young person feels empowered to talk openly about mental health and take charge of it. Working with Pinterest allows us to amplify that mission even further, reaching young people where they are, with the content they need, in a way that truly resonates.
Check them out @batyraus on Pinterest!