Clayful White Paper: Reducing Anxiety and Depression in Middle School Students

Clayful Coaching: Measurable Mental Health Benefits for Students

Clayful’s latest white paper highlights the transformative impact of chat-based coaching on middle school students. Students who engaged in just two or more sessions saw a 47% improvement in depressive symptoms and a 33% reduction in anxiety scores. Among students with elevated anxiety scores, 80% participated in at least one coaching session. This research reinforces the power of proactive, non-clinical mental health support in school settings, helping students manage emotions and thrive.

About the Study:

Conducted during the 2023–2024 school year at a middle school in Washington, the study used validated measures like the PHQ-4 questionnaire to assess outcomes. The results demonstrate that Clayful’s chat-based coaching fills critical gaps in student mental health services, offering scalable, accessible, and effective support for grades 3–12.

Download the full white paper to explore how Clayful is transforming student mental health outcomes.

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