This document was heavily based on experiential expertise. The consultation specifically included a Youth Advisory Group of 8 young people aged 16-24 with lived experience, plus 226 public survey responses from young people, parents, and educators sharing their real-world experiences. However, it also incorporated academic research expertise from university professors and mental health professionals, making it a blend of experiential and academic knowledge.

This document incorporated significant practice wisdom. It gathered insights from youth mental health professionals, educators, service providers, and parents/carers who shared their real-world experiences working with young people. The consultation captured practical knowledge from those directly supporting youth mental health, including what interventions have worked and what challenges they've observed in practice with digital technology impacts.

This document had limited research and evaluation insights. While it referenced existing studies showing increased psychological distress in young people, the Commission acknowledged that research in this area is "rapidly emerging" with "limited large-scale, longitudinal and causal studies." The document primarily relied on consultation responses rather than rigorous research, and identified the need for more comprehensive evidence-based understanding as a key priority.