Support the teens you work with on their mental wellness journey through Project YES, a safe and engaging platform of evidence-based mental health mini courses that youth can access for free and complete independently.
Here you will find tools to help confidently guide teens in using Project YES, workflow tips and guides, and a full demo of the platform you can test yourself.
Each mini course in Project YES takes 10 minutes or less to complete.
Project YES does not collect any personally identifiable information. We only collect data for the purpose of improving the program. We will never sell or share any of the data associated with Project YES.
We have taken steps to ensure teens in crisis or experiencing especially tough feelings get the support they need:
No, Project YES is designed to mitigate common risk factors for mental health crises like hopelessness and self-hatred and help teens learn about their feelings and make a plan for integrating new skills while completing Project YES. However, it is important to keep in mind that Project YES is not a replacement for suicidal ideation screeners and treatment as usual for more serious mental health concerns.
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Project YES gives students practical strategies they can use anytime and anywhere. Whether at home, between class periods, or between check-ins with a counselor, Project YES is readily available.
No new apps or logins are required. Teachers, counselors, or staff can share a link or QR code with students quickly and easily.
Counselors, teachers, and administrators can use our scripts and guides to introduce Project YES, fitting it into existing routines without extra workload.
Research shows Project YES can reduce depression, anxiety and hopelessness.
Read more about the research by clicking the arrow below.
Mental health works best when it’s a team effort. When parents, teachers, counselors, or librarians show support, teens feel less alone and more likely to use tools like Project YES. Sharing the platform with trusted members of the school team, and families also makes it easier to keep the support for initiatives like this going over time.
Parents play a vital role in supporting their teens’ mental health, but school staff have shared that engaging them in the conversation can be difficult. Teens may not want to include their parents in mental health discussions, and parents might be reluctant to talk with them about it. Normalizing these conversations with parents is important.
Here is a strategy specifically for engaging parents with Project YES. We suggest starting the conversation by letting parents know that mental health is an important part of overall health and wellness. Though it can feel tricky, simply talking about mental health challenges is an important part of the first step in supporting their teens’ emotional wellbeing. Parents can visit the parents page to learn more about supporting their teen and recommend Project YES.
You know your students and their families best, so swapping out words that might feel stigmatized for options like “stress management” or “emotional wellbeing” might help lower parents' apprehension. Helping parents feel supported and empowered in these conversations is another way you can support your patient’s emotional wellness. Project YES is a great resource to share with parents who are interested in starting a conversation with their teens.
Below are some simple ways Project YES can fit seamlessly into existing school workflows. Click on a setting to jump straight to more details and implementation ideas, or scroll to explore them all:
Project YES is a great fit for advisory periods, health classes, and homeroom programming.
Students can complete Project YES on their own time from the library.
School nurses might be the first to catch mental health challenges. Project YES posters can be distributed to students who are struggling.
Share Project YES as a resource for students who are in need of extra support.
Students may have downtime while they wait for an appointment with a school administrator or the counselor. Help them make the most of the downtime by sharing Project YES.
Many schools may already have space for students who need to be removed from the classroom. Help students regulate on their own.
Add Project YES premade posters to resource bulletins, upcoming events pages, or even just flyers in highly trafficked areas.
If your school has an advisory period or dedicated health class, Project YES makes a great one-time or periodic “Wellness Activity” slot.
The library is a great resource for creating easy self-paced access to Project YES. Allow students to access Project YES during free periods, study halls, home room, health class, or after-school hours in the library. You might consider focusing on it, especially during finals or other stressful periods of the school year.
School nurses are often a first point of contact for students experiencing mental health challenges. Project YES can act as a stress-management tool that can be completed or recommended from the nurse's office directly.
Guidance and mental health counselors have lots of expertise in discussing difficult mental health topics with students at your school! If it’s helpful, here are a few conversation tips:
Spaces where students might cool down after an incident or while they are waiting to speak with a school staff member (counselor, dean, or principal) are great opportunities to fold in Project YES.
Place QR codes and posters in these areas. When students check in or need some time to regulate before returning to class, Project YES can provide skills for them to try out right away, without requiring additional staff.
Does your school have bulletin boards or a school newspaper for upcoming events or resources? Maybe flyers are all over the walls. In either option, using the premade Project YES posters may help students learn about Project YES in their own time.
Premade flyers are available to download with the button below.
Project YES gives teenage patients something tangible to practice while waiting for their next session.
No new software or logins required, just share a link or QR code.
Nurses, physicians, and therapists can use provided scripts and workflow guides to introduce Project YES without adding extra burden.
Research shows Project YES can reduce anxiety and hopelessness, increase teens’ sense of control, and even lower suicidal thoughts.
Families play an important role in your clients' mental health journey, but sometimes they may not understand how to support their child’s treatment.
As you are assessing what the client and family's needs are, you can leverage Project Yes’s flexibility to meet each family's needs and goals. For example, Project YES can be used to foster conversations for families or help parents foster autonomy and trust by letting teens choose what works for them.
We have a whole host of resources for parents to use and get to know Project YES that we developed with Montana parents can be found here.
When discussing Project YES with family members, here is a script for introducing it to family members and some example conversation starters that you can share with them for their use:
Below are some simple ways Project YES can fit seamlessly into clinic workflows. Click on a setting for more details and tips, or scroll to explore them all:
Offer tablets, posters, or QR codes so teens can start an activity while they wait.
After a screening, especially if a teen shows mild-to-moderate concerns, you can introduce Project YES as an immediate support option.
Share Project YES, so families can have something safe and evidence-based to use while awaiting care.
Encourage teens to use Project YES as “mood-boosting” activities or coping practice until their next appointment.
Demonstrate the platform briefly in session and recommend one activity to try.
Add Project YES links or QR codes to your clinic website, after-visit summaries, or outreach handouts.
Posters & Signage: Think of these as general awareness tools. They’re designed to catch attention in waiting rooms or hallways and spark curiosity. Posters often feature eye-catching visuals, simple taglines, and even youth or parent testimonials (e.g., “Project YES helped me feel more in control”). Their goal is to advertise that Project YES exists and make it feel relatable, safe, and inviting.
Make the most of downtime by introducing teens to Project YES before their visit even begins:
Live Demonstration: Open Project YES on a computer or tablet during the visit, show the homepage, and walk the teen through how to start an activity.
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