A Scalable Digital Solution

KindEd uses inquiry-based learning to provide social media literacy, fostering agency, critical thinking, and healthier digital habits for youth.

Our solution

A Scalable Solution for Youth Mental Health

Building agency through inquiry-based learning, KindEd provides social media literacy education to help youth navigate its impact on mental health. A scalable IBL approach fosters critical thinking, self-regulation, and intentional online engagement, helping students develop healthier digital habits and reduce anxiety, harmful comparisons, and the influence of algorithm-driven content. The scalability of our digital solution allows us to expand, reaching students and youth with fewer educational resources, digital access, and learning opportunities, ensuring access to inquiry-driven social media literacy education regardless of location or background.

The Problem

The youth mental health crisis is escalating, with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness linked to social media use. Teens spend hours online, exposed to cyberbullying, unrealistic comparisons, and algorithm-driven content designed to maximize engagement, often at the cost of well-being. Increased screen time disrupts sleep, attention, and real-world relationships, while online interactions shape identity and self-worth. Without intervention, social media’s unchecked influence continues to fuel mental health challenges, making education and awareness critical for prevention.

Our Focus

The best way to address the youth mental health crisis is by building agency, not enforcing restrictions. Social media isn’t going away, so students must learn to think critically, set boundaries, and make informed choices about their digital habits. Agency fosters self-regulation, resilience, and intentional online engagement, reducing anxiety and harmful comparisons. When students understand social media’s impact and have the tools to navigate it, they gain control over their experiences, shaping healthier digital norms and improving mental well-being.

Our Approach

Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) effectively addresses the youth mental health crisis by fostering agency through exploration, self-reflection, and critical thinking. Instead of enforcing restrictions, IBL helps students analyze social media’s impact, question digital habits, and develop self-regulation. By engaging in real-world discussions and problem-solving, students take ownership of their online choices, fostering resilience and intentional engagement. A scalable IBL approach equips youth with the tools to navigate social media responsibly and improve mental well-being.