FriendTales: Mental Health Characters for Kids

About 14% of children worldwide are estimated to suffer from a mental disorder. By the time they turn 14, 1 in every 10 children in a classroom will have a diagnosable mental health disorder. FriendTales was created to help give the younger generation tools to be more successful with their mental health. We want to make them know that they’re not alone.

FriendTales centers around characters who struggle with their mental health. Each character will embody a different mental health issue like depression, anxiety, or self-esteem. Through these stories, the child will learn how the character copes with their own issue and have a point of connection with relatable experiences to that mental health state. Past the pages of the story, the chatbot will be available to give the child the opportunity to talk through their feelings. The hope is for the child to improve their mindset with a positive message and to feel supported and encouraged with tools to help cope with their issues.

Our ultimate goal is to help the thoughts of children at a young age and help them identify that mental health states are temporary. We strive for better and more awareness of mental health in our youth. If they can change their thoughts, they can change their world. We truly believe that!

Disclaimer: The stories and bot are not to give a solution to any child’s mental problem or replace the professional council.