Transforming mental health care for K-12 students.
About Projekt 48
Projekt 48 transforms mental health care by integrating neuroscience, social work, and education. Building on over fifty years of groundbreaking scientific research, we provide K-12 students with practical tools to improve mental health outcomes. Through engaging, science-based resources, we make the wonders of neuroscience accessible to children and adults alike. Our interactive approach fosters a deeper appreciation for the brain’s beauty and biology, empowering our learning community with knowledge that drives meaningful change.
Our Name
The Egyptian surgical papyrus that systematically recorded 48 brain trauma cases inspires our name. It contains the oldest written record of the word "brain." It also provides a clinical account of the brain's anatomy, the meninges (the coverings of the brain), and cerebrospinal fluid.
Influenced by texts from around 3000 BC, the papyrus dates to roughly 1700 BC. It is the oldest medical document to employ the scientific method and has lived at the New York Academy of Medicine since 1948.
Our Work
The South Bronx is home to our work because it is designated as having the highest rates of serious psychological distress. We partner with schools in the South Bronx to improve mental health and educational outcomes for one of NYC's most impoverished areas. We aim to improve mental health care for 15,000 students in the South Bronx with our transformative programs by 2030.
Our Results
Results from our Mood Meter study demonstrates that our model works. Click here to watch our 2024 Impact video and here to read our Impact Report. Sample our Mood Meter here.
Contact info@projekt48.org to learn more about our transformative work.
