🌱 SchoolBuddy — Mental Health Support for Teens in Schools
SchoolBuddy is a gamified, evidence-based solution created specifically to support teenagers' mental health in school settings.
Designed for middle and high schools, it helps students build social emotional resilience and mental well-being through engaging, structured psychoeducation.
Teen Mental Health: A Growing Crisis
The teenage years are a critical and vulnerable stage of life, marked by major social, physical, and emotional changes. Teens navigate peer pressure, bullying, family conflicts, and discrimination—all while adapting to their evolving identities.
The rise of social media has intensified these struggles, extending them into a 24/7 digital environment, leading to cyberbullying and increased social pressure.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adolescent mental health continues to worsen. The CDC emphasizes the importance of proactive strategies within schools to help prevent mental health issues and foster a culture of emotional well-being and positive behavior.
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According to the WHO, globally, one in seven (14%) individuals aged 10-19 experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 15% of the global disease burden in this age group.
50%
A 2022 YouthTruth student survey revealed that over 50% of students at every high school grade level cited depression, stress, and anxiety as obstacles to learning.
20%
In 2023, 20% of students in US High schools seriously considered attempting suicide, and nearly 9% actually attempted suicide.
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Treatment rates for mental disorders in these age groups are generally low, especially for depression and anxiety (38%).
Primary Prevention at School
Adolescence is a critical time for building social and emotional habits that shape lifelong mental well-being. SchoolBuddy prioritizes primary prevention by fostering healthy emotional development while also equipping counselors to identify early signs of distress, enabling timely secondary intervention.
How SchoolBuddy Works?
Tailored for schools, students, and counselors, focusing on building social-emotional resilience in teenagers while proactively reducing mental health risks and enhancing overall well-being.
Our Impact Goals
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Increase mental health literacy among teens
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Empower students with emotional coping and self-awareness skills
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Break stigma through storytelling and interactive play
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Support school counselors with structured, scalable tools
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Reduce bullying risks and promote a safer, more supportive school environment
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Lighten counselor workload through self-guided, curriculum-aligned content
Interested in bringing SchoolBuddy to your school?
Let’s explore a pilot or partnership together.
📩 Contact us: info@therabuddy.app