Media & News

Explore news coverage, podcasts, press releases and more to see how Alongside is making headlines.

Alongside Earns ESSA Level II Certification for Improving K12 School Attendance
Independent third-party research proves Alongside is the leading student-facing solution for improving student attendance
EIN Presswire

A new era of mental health support in Cumberland County Schools
Cumberland County Schools recently unveiled a new mental health app geared toward helping students in grades 6 through 12.
Spectrum News

How AI-Powered Tools Can Enhance Human-Centered Work
Explore the potential of technology to enhance Tier 1 SEL and preventative mental health support.
CASEL

The Role of AI Chatbot Tools in School Social Work
This blog explores various AI chatbot tools, including Alongside, and discusses potential impacts, opportunities, and considerations.
MABD Consulting

News Articles & Press Releases

Alongside Launches Research-Validated, Clinician-Designed AI Coach for Families
Already trusted by 200+ schools, Alongside brings safe, evidence-based wellness support to parents and youth nationwide.
EIN Presswire

Alongside is "an App to Catch Kids Who Are Slipping Through the Cracks"
Fredericksburg City Public Schools is using the mental health support app Alongside this year. It has an AI component, but is not an open-ended social companion bot.
FXBG Advance

Podcasts & Other Media

Can AI Really Help Students’ Mental Health? Dr. Elsa Explains
Explore common myths about AI in mental health and how educators can benefit from new tools to better support student wellbeing.
Shifting Schools Podcast

AI and Mental Health with Dr. Elsa Friis
In this podcast, episode Athea Davis chats with Dr. Elsa Friis of Alongside about AI, mental health, and AI-empowered apps for young people.
Mind Declutter with Athea Davis

Filling the Mental Health Support Gap in Schools with Alongside, An AI-Empowered App
The conversation also touches on the broader implications of AI in education, discussing the potential risks and rewards of relying on technology for emotional support.
Make it Mindful Podcast