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UT Teen Health brings back Project YES to support teens’ mental health - UT Health San Antonio
Mental Health Equity (Google News) · October 3, 2025
In plain language
UT Teen Health has relaunched Project YES, a free and anonymous online program for teenagers in San Antonio and South Texas. This initiative offers short mental health sessions that focus on managing stress, body image, and difficult emotions. Teens ages 13 to 17 can access these evidence-based tools at any time using a phone, tablet, or computer. The program aims to remove barriers like high costs and transportation issues that often prevent young people from getting the support they need.
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Key takeaways
- Project YES provides free and anonymous online mental health support for South Texas teens.
- Short digital modules lasting five to ten minutes focus on anxiety, mood, and body image.
- The program is specifically designed for adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17.
- Students can access the resources privately from any phone, tablet, or computer.
- The initiative helps bridge the gap for families facing high costs or a lack of transportation.
UT Teen Health brings back Project YES to support teens’ mental health UT Health San Antonio
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