Meet Ipshita Pratap, who is recently making headlines. Ipshita has been appointed as the young advisor for mental health and suicide prevention in the Australia Government. She is the first international student to serve as a young advisor. Ipsita, who hails from Lakhimpur has made significant strides in her advocacy efforts directly engaging with prominent figures like the Australian Prime Minister in Canberra over the past year. 

Ipshita has been collaboratively doing many projects with the key figures of the Australian government. Dr. Anne Kelly, Assistant Minister of Mental Health and Emma McBride were some important persons who worked with Ipshita, and addressed many press conferences.

Ipsita's remarkable dedication to mental health advocacy has been recognized through prestigious accolades. In 2021, she was awarded the Anne Kantor Fellowship, a testament to her commitment and expertise in the field. As a fellow, Ipsita has recently embarked on a new chapter, joining the Australian Institute to contribute to scientific policy reforms and consultations.