The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report following a virtual roundtable meeting held on 4 October 2023, focused on exploring guiding principles for developmentally-appropriate online mental health content for young people. 

Twenty-two global health experts with backgrounds in digital media, child and adolescent mental health and suicide prevention participated in the discussions. Participants were diverse in gender and geographic locations, joining online from 16 different countries.

Prior to the meeting, WHO commissioned a rapid review to explore the existing literature and perspectives of young people through focus group discussions. The review explored evidence and young people’s views on what online content can best promote young people’s well-being and mental health.