EDUCATION
The Thriving Kids Projects
Explore free evidence-based video resources to support your child’s mental health and guide you through difficult parenting challenges.
About the Projects
The Child Mind Institute has partnered with the state of California to create these evidence-based video series for kids and parents.
Resources for K-12
A video series with accompanying study guides, to teach five clinically proven
mental health skills. Produced in partnership with the state of California.
Explore Resources
For pre-K to high school students and their parents.
Teach Elementary School kids critical mental health skills with imaginative stories and friendly characters.
Learn key mental health skills and help normalize the challenges Middle School kids face.
Learn key mental health skills and help normalize the challenges High School teens face.
Why the Thriving Kids Projects?
With over 20% of kids facing a mental health or learning disorder, teaching essential mental health skills is vital to help kids thrive.
Grounded in the Clinical Expertise of the Child Mind Institute
All Project resources were not only developed under the guidance of Dr. Harold Koplewicz ─ one of the world’s leading child and adolescent psychiatrists ─ but also based on the expertise of clinicians at the Child Mind Institute.
Authentic Voices
- Participation from real teachers, parents and students reflect the diversity of our country.
- Interview-based videos capture the lived experience of kids today.
Created in English & Spanish
Separate casts and directors for each language worked on these projects collaboratively for optimal cultural relevance.
