YouTube has expanded its ongoing efforts to create safe, age-appropriate spaces for younger users by launching a dedicated platform focused on mental health and wellbeing content for teenagers. The initiative aims to make credible, evidence-based information on issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders more easily accessible to adolescents across the globe.

According to a TechCrunch report, the new feature will be introduced in countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, France, and Australia. It will feature a curated shelf of videos from trusted organizations, tailored specifically to meet the developmental needs of teens and provide them with reliable guidance on mental health concerns.

“To meet the needs of teens seeking mental health guidance, we worked with organizations around the world to produce content that is evidence-based, engaging, and teen-centric,” a YouTube spokesperson said.

The video platform has partnered with several well-known organizations such as the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, The Jed Foundation, and the Child Mind Institute. These institutions have developed content featuring experts, researchers, and individuals with lived experiences to address questions that teens frequently struggle with.

Johanna S. Kandel, Founder and CEO of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, said YouTube has become a crucial resource for teens seeking help. “Outside of Google, YouTube is the single biggest driver of outreach to our helpline. When teens are looking for answers, they often turn to YouTube — and YouTube helps connect them directly to us,” she said.

The Jed Foundation has collaborated with YouTube creators for a series titled Mind Matters, where mental health experts discuss topics like ADHD, anxiety, and depression with teens in a friendly and relatable format. John A. MacPhee, CEO of The Jed Foundation, said, “By working with creators who care about mental health and pairing them with experts, our series allows us to uniquely get to the heart of important mental health topics that teens all face today.”

Dr. Harold Koplewicz, Founder and Medical Director of the Child Mind Institute, highlighted how reaching teens through YouTube can break barriers and reduce stigma. “Meeting young people on platforms like YouTube helps break down barriers and stigma, and empowers them to seek support. We’re proud to contribute to this initiative, including through Project You Are Okay, which speaks directly to teens in ways that feel authentic and supportive,” he said.

YouTube has also implemented measures to ensure that the content provided under this initiative remains safe and credible. The company said it has developed teen-specific guardrails, introduced health source information panels, and refined its ad revenue policies to protect younger viewers. The platform has also tightened its guidance around content that promotes eating disorders.

“Our goal is to make YouTube a place where teens can safely find answers to their questions about mental health and wellbeing,” a company representative added. “As a doctor and parent, it’s heartening to see health organizations recognize the role YouTube plays in supporting teens during critical stages of their lives.”

With this new rollout, YouTube is positioning itself as a trusted hub for teen mental health resources — combining expert insights, creator-led content, and safety measures to support adolescents navigating emotional and psychological challenges.