Digital Dialogues
Guidance for conversations on mental health and digital technology with young people

Online Safety Mechanisms
Explore the experiences of young people using online safety mechanisms on apps/platforms, through our interactive flash cards. For some tailored advice you can also view our roadmaps, which show how you can navigate and implement online safety mechanisms for specific scenarios.
Research insight
Most apps and online platforms provide safety mechanisms their users’ can implement to make the online experience more positive.
We discussed several of these mechanisms with our Digital Dialogues Young Persons’ Group (DDYPG) and they shared their experiences of using them when engaging online.
Flashcards
Below, you can see our flashcards, which detail different safety mechanisms and how using these may impact a young person online.




















Roadmaps
We have created some roadmaps recommending specific safety mechanisms for common scenarios a young person may present with.