WhyTry is designed to teach youth the value of putting effort into challenges at home, at school, and with peers. The goal of the program is to answer the question “WhyTry in life when frustrated with, confused by, or angry about life’s pressures and challenges?”
The program uses a multi-sensory approach, including journaling, music, and physical activity, to enhance social skills. Facilitated by Youth First Mental Health Professionals, the program is designed to motivate students to make good decisions and overcome challenges through a series of sessions for small groups or classrooms.
By presenting ten visual analogies and corresponding questions for discussion, the WhyTry program communicates to students that, although it may be difficult to make good decisions, doing so results in more opportunity, freedom, and self-respect.
By presenting ten visual analogies and corresponding questions for discussion, the WhyTry program communicates to students that, although it may be difficult to make good decisions, doing so results in more opportunity, freedom, and self-respect.
72%
of students agree
Their decisions and actions today will affect their future
67%
of students agree
They have the skills they need to solve their problems.
72%
of students agree
That they see their future as positive and full of potential.
80%
of students agree
That they are doing pretty well.
57%
of students agree
They can come up with lots of ways to solve problems when they have one.
55%
of students agree
They are able to clam down when they are mad.
56%
of students agree
They stop to think about all the things that may happen as a result of their decision.
68%
of students agree
They feel good about themselves.
87%
of students agree
They try to do their best in school.
