Koko

Koko

Mental Health Care

San Francisco, California 1,652 followers

Koko is on a mission to end the youth mental health crisis.

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At Koko, our mission is bold but clear: end the youth mental health crisis, by reaching young people where they are. Here’s how it works: When young people seek out harmful content via social media, we can get them help if we are partnered with the platform. Everything Koko does starts with ethical commitments, third party review and the willingness to change. Koko redirects at-risk users on platforms to free helplines, peer support, and self-help courses. To date, we’ve reached over 4 million people, and we’re just getting started. In fact, 91% of those who interact with Koko find it helpful! We're not just an initiative; we're a movement. Our vision is a future where mental health support is universally accessible, free, and integrated seamlessly into the digital experience of every young individual. And we need your help to get there. To learn more about partnering with Koko, or to donate, visit: https://www.kokocares.org

Website
https://kokocares.org
Industry
Mental Health Care
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2020

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    Koko

    1,652 followers

    🌍 Every week, we receive hundreds of powerful stories from young people around the world who find Koko on the platforms they use everyday (Discord, TikTok). What these stories often have in common is that they come from individuals seeking a safe space to be heard and understood. Koko offers exactly that—support that’s anonymous, compassionate, and impactful. It’s incredible to witness the transformative power of supportive messages and an empowering, kind community. Over the coming months, we’re excited to share more of these stories with you, showing how a little connection can go a long way in letting someone know they’re not alone. #mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #kokocares

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    Koko

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    We believe improving youth mental health starts with meeting kids where they are — online. Our founder is sharing his thoughts on the latest updates made by Instagram for teen accounts.

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    Rob Morris, PhD

    Co-Founder and CEO of Koko

    This week, Instagram unveiled some changes to accounts for users under 18. As a father concerned about younger generations online, I’m glad to see steps being taken. However, as a nonprofit founder and researcher who has worked with most major online platforms, I believe the changes aren’t enough. What changed? Primarily: Profiles are now private by default for users under 18 (with parental approval required to change this for children under 16). No push notifications between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Some parental controls that allow parents to see how their child is using the app. Every day, I think about how Koko, and other nonprofits, can collaborate with online platforms to positively impact youth. Our detection tools and online interventions are changing lives when they’re implemented. I appreciate any positive changes, but I think platforms still have a long way to go in supporting the mental health of our youth. For those who don’t spend all day thinking about this—what do you think about the changes? Are you happy with them? What else would you like to see from platforms like Instagram?

    Instagram is putting every teen into a more private and restrictive new account

    Instagram is putting every teen into a more private and restrictive new account

    theverge.com

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