YouTube Gets Dedicated Mental Health And Wellbeing Section For Teenagers: Who Can Access, Whats Special?

YouTube is making sure to look after its users. This time, focusing on something that really matters: mental health. The video streaming platform has introduced a new section on its app – “Mental Health and Wellbeing.” It is made especially for teenagers to make sure that the content is age-appropriate.  Also Read: Did ChatGPT Go Too Far? OpenAI Faces Lawsuits After Reported Suicides And Mental Health Issues

What will it be about? The new section will bring videos based on mental health topics such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders. YouTube says that the idea is to simply make the information reliable for teens instead of getting random videos on mental health. Also Read: YouTube Adds New Timer Feature To Help You Stop Scrolling Shorts All Day: How It Works

YouTube Mental Health Section: How It Works

Now, when a teenager searches for something like “stress” or “depression” on YouTube, they’ll see a dedicated section right at the top of the results. This section will feature videos carefully picked from trusted sources and mental health organisations. Also Read: YouTube To Curb Deepfake Videos Of Popular Creators With This AI Tool: Here's How

YouTube says it worked with several global experts and organisations, including The Child Mind Institute, The Jed Foundation, and The National Alliance for Eating Disorders. The goal here is simple – to give teenagers content that not only informs them but also feels relatable to their age and everyday experiences. 

The content in this new section follows three basic principles – it must be evidence-based, teen-focused, and engaging. Teens will find different kinds of videos, from simple explainers to conversations between creators and mental health professionals.

One example is a series called “Mind Matters”, where YouTubers sit down with mental health experts to talk about topics like ADHD, anxiety, and depression. There are also videos made in collaboration with The National Alliance for Eating Disorders, where experts and individuals share real experiences and stories.

YouTube Mental Health Section: Where And When It’s Coming

YouTube’s Mental Health and Wellbeing section will start rolling out in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Mexico, France, and Australia in the coming weeks. There’s no official date yet for India, but given YouTube’s large teen audience here, it’s expected to arrive soon.