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Koko's intervention provides:
Crisis line resources (and support for those hesitant to use them)
Options for users, regardless of the level of support they need
A support system designed to help people before they reach an emergency state
All of Koko’s resources can be accessed online for free without needing to download an app — making it easier for users to start getting whatever type of support they need.
Data surrounding these interventions is not easily accessible, making it difficult to understand the impact. Research shows that users who don't consider their mental state to be an emergency will be hesitant to engage.
There is no question 988 will change the trajectory of how we respond to those in crisis, but just a new number alone is not enough.
Koko's intervention provides:
Crisis line resources (and support for those hesitant to use them)
Options for users, regardless of the level of support they need
A support system designed to help people before they reach an emergency state
All of Koko’s resources can be accessed online for free without needing to download an app — making it easier for users to start getting whatever type of support they need.
Data surrounding these interventions is not easily accessible, making it difficult to understand the impact. Research shows that users who don't consider their mental state to be an emergency will be hesitant to engage.
There is no question 988 will change the trajectory of how we respond to those in crisis, but just a new number alone is not enough.
In the 2022 study conducted by Stony Brook University, 6 participants who searched or posted crisis-related content were provided with one of two options:
Koko saved my life. I’m forever thankful and deeply grateful for what this community has done for me.
Man, Koko is a freakin’ life changer - no, a life saver (quite literally!)
A lot of people express online that they are struggling, and we don’t yet have a good understanding of how best to provide help and support.
Koko is filling this gap and providing scientifically-supported tools to help those who are struggling. They’re figuring out what works best and then putting it to work to help people.
Mental health is a serious problem, and GIPHY is always trying to ensure our users come away from our platform having had a positive experience.
We are glad that orgs like Koko exist and are actively working to provide accessible assistance for everyone.
I love using this, and I love everyone who created such an amazing community, keep doing the good work, it matters so much.
I have been working with Koko for several years now to develop online resources to help young people facing mental health problems.
I really appreciate what they are doing and how effective they are in reaching and helping young people.
Koko saved my life. I’m forever thankful and deeply grateful for what this community has done for me.
Mental health is a serious problem, and GIPHY is always trying to ensure our users come away from our platform having had a positive experience.
We are glad that orgs like Koko exist and are actively working to provide accessible assistance for everyone.
Man, Koko is a freakin’ life changer - no, a life saver (quite literally!)
A lot of people express online that they are struggling, and we don’t yet have a good understanding of how best to provide help and support.
Koko is filling this gap and providing scientifically-supported tools to help those who are struggling. They’re figuring out what works best and then putting it to work to help people.
To view all of Koko’s published research, visit kokocares.org/research.
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Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Data Summary & Trends Report, CDC, 2011-2021
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The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens, 2021
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Internal audit conducted by Koko of six large social media platforms
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Social media posts warn people not to call 988, NPR, 2022
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The 988 Implementation Act
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Cohen, K., Dobias, M., Morris, R., & Schleider, J.L. (2022, in press). Improving uptake of mental health crisis resources: Randomized test of a single-session intervention embedded in social media. Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy
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Internal Koko user data, used with permission
62% of teens (age 13-18) use social media everyday.
– Common Sense Media, 20212