We Partner with Schools to Provide Extra Support
The teen mental health crisis is accelerating. Students are overwhelmed. Appa is here to help.
Tier 2 Support
Appa fosters emotional well-being and resilience through personalized mentorship and an evidence-based curriculum.
Pairing Students with Mentors
At Appa, teens aged 13 to 18 are paired with mentors who have shared lived experience overcoming mental health challenges. Mentors guide teens through a 12-week digital curriculum designed by our team of experts that teaches strategies proven to improve mood, motivation, and relationships.
…and SEL Curriculum
Our program teaches evidence-based strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Social & Emotional Learning and our content creators bring the curriculum to life. All of our content is created by licensed therapists and psychiatrists and is designed to be engaging to teens.
Backed by Science,
Created by Experts
Appa team has over 25 years of combined clinical experience from institutions like Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and UCSF. Appa’s program is based on the latest research in psychological science. Mentors are supported throughout the process and trained in specific strategies that have been shown to support wellbeing.
2 out of 3 teens improved symptoms of anxiety or depression in just 6 weeks
Customized Support for Your School Community
Appa not only provides support for your students -- we also provide programming for you, your fellow educators, and your parent community. From personalized presentations for your PTA groups, to handouts for your counseling office and school bulletin boards, we customize our services to best support your school’s unique needs.
“My student has an Appa mentor. Now he comes into my office with a smile on his face.”
-Educator at Fairfield High School