The theme for Youth Mental Health Day this year is ‘share support’. Communities and peers, although potentially some of the most powerful ways to combat the mental health crisis, are not avenues that can be completely effective in isolation. Around the world, young people are experiencing ever increasing mental health battles, which are often hindered by stigma and region-specific barriers. That is why, for Youth Mental Health Day this year, PLOS Mental Health Executive Editor Dr Karli Montague-Cardoso hosted a panel discussion between youth mental health advocates from across the globe. You can take a look at all of the articles that have been published in PLOS Mental Health here but some of our youth mental health highlights include: