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Kooth’s journey to the US

Kooth launched its model of easy-access digital mental wellbeing support to the US in 2021, with local contracts supporting children and young people. By 2024 we had developed a ground-breaking new mental health support app, Soluna, having won a major contract from the California Department of Health Care Services. 

Drawing on our 20+ years of experience in the UK, our mission was to offer universal mental health support to more than six million youth and young adults across the entire state of California.

Turning the tide on mental health

Almost one in five US youth has a mental or emotional disorder, with many more experiencing mental distress. 

We recognise the negative ripple effects poor mental health can have on an individual’s ability to flourish, on their families, their education and on the wider economy. 

Which is why we offer free, easy-access and evidence-based support, working within and alongside healthcare, education systems and communities.

Soluna in California

Soluna is a key part of California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), offering equitable access to support to all 13-25 year olds. The app offers free access to a full mental health toolkit, community support, resources, journalling, and personal coaching.

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Soluna: creating positive impacts across California

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Soluna’s clinical approach

Soluna offers safe support linked to the building blocks of self-discovery and growth for young people. Each one helps pave the way for the ultimate goal of psychological flexibility:

  • Self-efficacy helps them believe in their abilities to tackle challenges with confidence

  • Autonomy allows for independent choice, fostering a sense of control over their own lives

  • Mastery fuels their desire to learn and improve, leading to a sense of accomplishment

  • Relatedness invites connection, creating a support system that uplifts and motivates

  • Hope teaches security and belonging, so they can explore life and pursue aspirations

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What’s in the Soluna app?

  • Access to personalised 1:1 coaching

  • Wellbeing content, such as quizzes and swipeable activities

  • A safe supportive peer community, with discussion forums

  • Other features like an online journal and a ‘noise cleansing’ feature which helps young people to de-stress with creative doodles or explore topics including peer pressure, anxiety, and loneliness

  • Expert guidance in finding additional services

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Designed with and for youth and young adults

Soluna was designed with direct input from hundreds of young people to ensure it meets their unique needs. Our ongoing user research tells us that youth and young adults want easy access with 24/7 availability; they value anonymity to choose the support they want, when they need it, with no referral needed.

The Soluna origin story

Read 'The story behind Soluna'

  • Soluna user

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    "Soluna has really shown me how much support there is for someone like me. Whether it’s dealing with my mental health or addressing a problem with my relationships, there’s always some support I can count on to help me get through it.”

  • Soluna user

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    “I finally feel like I am able to talk to someone, and it takes a huge weight off my shoulders. Being able to talk to someone trained to help me for no charge is wonderful.”

  • Soluna user

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    “I personally enjoy the ease of access when it comes to reaching out to a community of people who have similar experiences like mine, and how if needed, there is an ability to chat with somebody to better our mental wellness.”

  • Soluna user

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    “Soluna has helped me to understand my emotions and be able to work out various issues. It’s a safe space that helps me to learn new things for my relationships, overall being, and mental health. I feel less depressed when having the Soluna app as a tool for me.”

  • Soluna user

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    "I learned coping mechanisms through my coach and it was very helpful that I had someone I knew I could trust in my corner.”
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