ReachOut PeerChat is an online, peer-led chat service designed to support young people who are facing mental health concerns and everyday challenges. The evaluation demonstrates that the service is achieving significant positive outcomes and highlights the unique and important role of peer work in mental health.

This report takes an in-depth look at the changing ways that young people use digital spaces for mental health information, what factors influence how they engage, and the implications for the mental health sector. The survey analysis shows that young people increasingly rely on social media for information, support and connection.

This statement argues age-based social media bans are unlikely to be effective and that it is important that policymakers, social media platforms and mental health organisations work together to develop evidence-based solutions to ensure that young people are safe online.

This report identifies the most common issues of concern for parents and carers across Australia, the issues that are having the greatest mental health impacts on their young people, and where parents and carers are turning for support.

The second in a series of snapshots from ReachOut’s 2022 study 'Understanding the Issues Impacting Young People’s Mental Health', this report outlines the impact that study stress is having on the wellbeing of young people.