The Lily-Jo Project's online curriculum
Mental health resources for teens ages 11 to 18
Where to start?
Recommended courses for your first semester with us
You can complete the courses in any order you see fit, think of this platform as your ‘Netflix’ of mental health! However, if you are looking for some advice on how to get started, here’s a recommended order below.
Break Free | Ages 11-14 | An introduction to mental health
This course is designed to help students understand the basics of mental health, and what they can do to ‘break free’ from common symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression.
Break Free | Ages 14-18 | An introduction to mental health
This course is designed to help students understand the basics of mental health, and what they can do to ‘break free’ from common symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression.
FREEDOM Series | Ages 11-18 | Exploring the basics of mental health
Following on from our 'BREAK FREE' workshops, our special FREEDOM series explores themes related to opening up, maintaining relationships, and combatting symptoms of anxiety and low mood.
Fundamentals | Ages 11-18 | Anxiety - Depression - Anger
Our Fundamentals series explores anxiety, depression, and anger in more detail, equipping your students with techniques to navigate and understand feelings around these topics.
Christmas Special | Ages 11-18
Our Christmas special explores themes surrounding the joy of giving, forgiveness, and being thankful.
Quick Tips for Assemblies
Recommended courses for semester 2
SMILE | Ages 11 to 14 | Bullying and mental health
'SMILE' is all about bullying. In this series, we tackle big topics surrounding bullying such as how to be assertive, the impact of cyberbullying, and the power of our words and actions.
SMILE | Ages 14 to 18 | Bullying and mental health
'SMILE' is all about bullying. In this series, we tackle big topics surrounding bullying such as how to be assertive, the impact of cyberbullying, and the power of our words and actions.
Bounce Back | Ages 11-18 | Understanding Resilience
Coping with the changes and trauma of the past several months has been difficult for all of us. This series is designed to help teens understand the meaning of resilience and learn key strategies for how to ‘bounce back’ from life’s challenges.
Express Yourself | Ages 11-14 | Creativity and mental health
Exploring the relationship between creativity and mental health, specifically looking at how to overcome negativity and use creative activities to express thoughts and feelings.
Express Yourself | Ages 14-18 | Creativity and mental health
Exploring the relationship between creativity and mental health, specifically looking at how to overcome negativity and use creative activities to express thoughts and feelings.
Recommended courses for semester 3
Diamond | Ages 11-18 | Self-Esteem
Exploring themes related to self-esteem, self-worth, and being kind to ourselves.
Be The Change | Ages 11-18 | Racism and mental health
Examining the impact racism can have on mental health. Themes include courage, speaking up, breaking down barriers, and compassion.
Smile Dance Workshop
Learn the choreography to Lily-Jo’s ‘SMILE’.
Diamond Dance Workshop
Learn the choreography to Lily-Jo’s ‘Diamond’.
The Importance of Self-Care | Ages 11-18
Helping students understand what self-care is, what good self-care habits look like, and how self-care can contribute to positive mental health and wellbeing.
