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
Projekt 48 delivers innovative mental health programming to schools and youth-serving organizations across New York City.
According to the NYC Department of Health’s 2024 State of Mental Health of New Yorkers report, 15% of children ages 3 to 13 have a diagnosed mental health condition, most commonly anxiety and depression. These challenges intensify during adolescence, a period of heightened emotional sensitivity and brain development, making young people exceptionally responsive to stressors and supportive regulation-focused intervention.
Grounded in applied neuroscience and child development, Projekt 48’s neuro-trauma-informed, culturally responsive programs translate science into practice tools that strengthen emotional regulation, resilience, and well-being across NYC school communities.
Our Results
Results from our Mood Meter study demonstrates that our model works. Click here to watch our 2024 Impact video.
Contact info@projekt48.org to learn more about our transformative work.
