Sonar Mental Health
Product specs
- Student mental health focus areas: Develop life and character-building skills; Improve recognition of and response to signs of distress; Ensure student access to effective mental health treatment
- Product category: Check-ins; Coaching/mentorship; Crisis intervention
- Age of users: Ages 10-18
- Technology required: SMS; web browser
- Tiers of intervention: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3
- District experience: <1,000 students; 1,000-5,000 students
- Free version available?: No
Impact
Sonar is an evidence-based solution. Impact is at the core of Sonar’s product and is built directly into their product development process. They have conducted studies with students testing the impact of their product on well-being using clinically validated questionnaires. Sonar intends to publish research on its efficacy and have agreements with district partners to do so.
Privacy & Safety
Sonar is COPPA and FERPA compliant. As a non-clinical service, Sonar is not required to be HIPAA compliant.
Data provided to school/district
Sonar provides schools with aggregate data and insights in order to better support their student bodies. For example, customized reports including topics of discussion, engagement and care referral by age, grade, etc. Sonar only provides student specific information in case of emergency.
Accessibility
- Web Accessibility: Sonar currently leverages accessibility features built into Apple and Android, and will be WCAG 2.1AA compliant by year end 2024.
- Language: Sonar is currently available in English.
