Why young people are turning to peers for mental health support Allie Mason for OK Today Sep 29, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 Updated 12 mins ago 0 A woman showing support to her friend who is crying. Miljan Zivkovic // Shutterstock Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Allie Mason for OK Today kAm(96? J@F?8 A6@A=6 ?665 DFAA@CE H:E9 E96:C >6?E2= 962=E9[ >2?J 7:CDE EFC? 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