Mental health, made understandable
Understanding
your
mental health
starts here.
Mind Matters Global gives young people free, easy-to-use tools to better understand how they’re feeling and learn what to do next.
01 Why we exist Mind Matters Global
Understanding is only the first step.
Knowing what you’re feeling is important—but knowing what to do next matters just as much.
Mind Matters Global was created by young people to make mental health information easier to understand and easier to use. Our tools combine research-backed guidance with practical next steps, so you can better understand what you’re experiencing and know where to turn for support.
“There’s a heavy stigma surrounding mental health where I live, and I never know how to start the conversation with my school counselor and reach out for help. Mind Matters Global gave me a place to begin, and bringing my check-in results made it much easier to explain what I was feeling.”
— Anonymous student, Class of 202702 Start here Two tools
Everything you need
to get started.
Assessment
A short, guided, personalized assessment to help you better understand how you’re feeling.
Start the assessmentYouth Mental Health Toolkit
Simple, practical resources for understanding mental health and building healthy coping skills.
Open toolkitWhat to expect
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Step 01
Answer honestly
Your answers stay on your device.
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Step 02
Understand your results
See what stands out.
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Step 03
Explore your options
Find trusted organizations and next steps.
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Step 04
Save or share
Download your summary if you choose.
03 The need Sourced
Most mental health conditions begin before adulthood.
Most mental health conditions begin during adolescence, yet many young people struggle to find clear, trustworthy support. These numbers help explain why.
10–19 year olds live with a mental health condition worldwide.
World Health Organization, 2024
of U.S. high school students felt persistently sad or hopeless.
CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2023
of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14.
National Institute of Mental Health
average delay between first symptoms and getting treatment.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
04 The assessment
An assessment that
adapts to you.
Everyone starts with the same core questions. From there, the assessment follows your answers, asking follow-up questions only where they’re relevant.
You’ll finish with a clear summary explaining what stood out, what it might mean, and where to find support.
See how it works05 The toolkit
A toolkit for
everyday mental health.
Ten practical sections covering emotions, stress, coping skills, relationships, and daily habits.
Use them on your own or with a school counselor to guide conversations and build a personalized wellbeing plan.
Explore the toolkit06 Who it's for
Designed to work independently,
in schools, and at home.
Youth
Straightforward explanations, guided activities, and private tools you can use at your own pace.
Schools & counselors
Ready-to-use resources for classrooms, counseling sessions, and student support.
Parents & community groups
Practical information and trusted resources to support conversations at home and in the community.
07 Our contributors
Youth-led,
professionally reviewed.
Mind Matters Global was created by youth and developed with guidance from experienced professionals in mental health and education.
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Haley Shipway
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (California)
Specializes in child and adolescent therapy. Reviewed the mental health content across the toolkit and assessment.
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Paul Russell Barrett
Registered Counsellor (New Zealand & Australia) · Master of Guidance & Counselling
Worked with Mind Matters Global on website design, user experience, and outreach.
1,000+
Young people reached across schools, workshops, and online resources.
08 Resource hub
39 trusted organizations
in one place.
Browse trusted organizations for crisis support, peer support, identity-affirming services, mental health apps, and reliable information. Every resource includes a clear description and direct links.
- Crisis, 24/7
- Youth & teen
- Identity & community
- Apps & tools
- Learn & research
- Specialised support
- International
09 Our Partners and Supporters
Bring Mind Matters Global to your community.
Nonprofits, schools and counseling programs, and local governments can share our tools with the young people they already reach — free, with a one-page guide for each.
Partner with us
Mind Matters Global is a fiscally sponsored project of The Hack Foundation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit behind Hack Club and HCB. That sponsorship is what lets us accept tax-deductible donations and put them straight into free mental-health resources for young people, families, schools, and communities.