Based on our research, we have worked in partnership with Care for the Family to create a set of videos and information sheets to help parents and carers better understand topics like:

• What is misinformation, and why does it matter when it comes to mental health content online?
• What is an influencer and why should we care about them as parents?
• What help and support do young people say they need in the area of mental health and online content?
• How can we as parents talk to our children about the mental health content they are seeing online?
• How could mental health content shared by influencers be helpful or harmful for young people?
• Fact checking, generative AI and the use of imagery in misinformation.

You can read more about what parents and carers need to know about mental health information online and about misinformation in our information sheets:

📄 Mental Health Information Sheet

📄 Misinformation Information Sheet

What is misinformation, and why does it matter?

An introduction to what misinformation is, how it spreads online, and why misleading mental health content can have real-world consequences for young people.

What is an influencer and why should parents care?

This video explores what influencers are, why young people trust them, and how their mental health content can shape attitudes, beliefs and behaviours.

What help and support do young people say they need?

Young people shared with us the support they find most helpful when navigating mental health information online, and what they would like parents and carers to understand.

How can parents talk to children about mental health content online?

Practical guidance for parents and carers on starting open, supportive conversations about the mental health content young people encounter on social media.

When can influencer mental health content be helpful or harmful?

This video looks at the potential benefits and risks of mental health content shared by influencers, and how parents can help young people think critically about it.

Fact checking, generative AI and misleading imagery

An overview of how images, AI-generated content and misleading visuals can contribute to misinformation, and what parents and carers should look out for.