YouTube is taking a bold step toward creating a safer, more supportive space for young audiences. The newly launched YouTube wellbeing tool is designed specifically for teens, offering mental health and wellbeing content in an age-appropriate and credible way. This initiative reflects the platform’s growing commitment to making digital spaces both educational and emotionally supportive for younger viewers.
“At YouTube, we’ve built specific age-appropriate experiences for our younger users for more than a decade. Today, we’re announcing our newest offering – mental health & wellbeing content in a dedicated surface built just for teens.”
Empowering Teens with Trusted Mental Health Resources
The YouTube wellbeing tool introduces curated shelves of videos that address essential topics like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders. These are not just random videos—they’re evidence-based, teen-centric, and engaging. Partnering with respected global organizations such as The Jed Foundation, The National Alliance for Eating Disorders, and The Child Mind Institute, YouTube ensures that every resource is credible and supportive.
This move aligns with the platform’s ongoing YouTube mental health awareness initiatives, helping young users find reliable content from trusted experts when they need it most. Whether it’s through expert Q&A videos or relatable stories from creators, these resources aim to destigmatize mental health conversations among teens worldwide.
Collaborations That Make a Difference
The partnerships behind the YouTube wellbeing tool are key to its authenticity and impact. The Jed Foundation’s “Mind Matters” series, for example, pairs experts with creators to discuss topics like anxiety and ADHD in approachable, relatable ways. Similarly, The National Alliance for Eating Disorders uses YouTube to reach teens directly with life-changing insights from specialists and individuals with lived experience.
Each collaboration reflects a deeper mission: to meet young people where they are. YouTube recognizes that many teens already turn to the platform when seeking advice or comfort—and by integrating verified mental health resources, it bridges the gap between entertainment and empowerment.
Building a Safer Digital Future
Beyond the YouTube wellbeing tool, YouTube continues to evolve its policies to protect young viewers, including stricter content guidelines and teen-specific recommendation guardrails. These updates complement broader YouTube mental health awareness campaigns and reinforce the platform’s responsibility in shaping how teens consume content.
For creators, this signals a shift in opportunity—producing meaningful, evidence-based content is not only encouraged but rewarded with visibility. The message is clear: authenticity and impact matter as much as creativity.
Ready to Grow with Purpose?
YouTube’s latest initiative is a reminder that the platform’s future isn’t just about algorithms—it’s about empathy. Creators and brands who align with this movement have a chance to grow in ways that truly matter.
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Leanne Lambert brings over 15 years of experience as a social media manager, content creator, and graphic designer for major brands like USA TODAY and Bozell Advertising. Her work with clients ranging from bestselling authors to national corporations has sharpened her ability to craft content that connects—fast, efficiently, and with creative edge. At TurboRank, she brings that expertise to the YouTube space, helping brands communicate with clarity, personality, and performance. When she’s not writing or designing, Leanne is likely experimenting with makeup, blasting punk rock, or spoiling her cats.