Adolescents are in a time of rapid development in the midst of overwhelming expectations, exposure to digital media, substances and social pressures. Mental Notes is committed to helping students gain critical knowledge to keep themselves safe and resilient. A few of the key factors considered include:

• Local and national data support the growing need to support youth mental health and resilience.
• Our focus groups and surveys consistently reveal that students want to learn more about mental health at school.
• Student mental health is a top concern reported by administrators, classroom staff and parents.
• Social and emotional wellness is included in many states’ Academic Content Standards.

No student data is collected or saved. Students do not login or enter any private information. The platform is designed only to allow for presentation of the material and facilitate the class discussion and activities.

If you have concerns or questions about how a student may react to the materials, please reach out to your school mental health professional (counselor, psychologist, or social worker) to discuss the student’s specific situation. Additionally, we welcome any questions or concerns you may have for our team. Please use the form provided on this page to submit your questions or feedback.

Parents and guardians play a critical role in helping students learn and practice the essentials of mental wellness. Ask your student about the lessons, find out more about their thoughts and ideas. Reinforce the importance of talking to a trusted adult when things aren’t okay.

We need the partnership of parents, family members and community leaders to reinforce the importance of mental health and brain literacy.

The lessons are designed in a user-friendly system that allows a facilitator to present the information and lead an activity with minimal effort. However, it is highly recommended that each school identify a point person to provide leadership and support for the implementation. Most schools involve their mental health and administrator teams to support staff as they lead the lessons on the most sensitive topics. It also can be highly impactful to use older student leaders to help present the information to younger students.