Typology of online mental health peer support for young people: a systematic scoping review

Shuting Yuan, Gavin Davidson and Paul Best

Children and Youth Services Review, 2026, vol. 180, issue C

Abstract: Young people are the age group with the highest prevalence of mental health problems, yet they are the least likely to engage with traditional treatments for their symptoms. Online peer support can support youth mental health as a supplementary strategy. While there is a growing body of research focusing on specific forms of online peer support and their effectiveness, a clear classification of the types of online peer support is under-developed.

Keywords: Online peer support; Youth mental health; Typology; Mental health services (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108662

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