family care that works
We're building the most effective mental health care model for today’s family. Our goal is to build deep, meaningful family relationships and help parents become the best caregivers they can be.
We believe evidence and data are paramount to ensuring our care drives long term outcomes.
clinical results
87%
of children improved in their mental health.
92%
of caregivers felt more confident and effective after 6 weeks.
family experience
97%
of all Manatee sessions were scored really helpful or helpful.
95%
of families schedule weekly sessions after their intake.
<3%
of families request a rematch with a new coach or therapist.
safety and suicide
87
children were detected by our app to have suicidal ideation.
<10%
of parents knew that their child was having suicidal thoughts.
When suicidal ideation is detected, parents receive instant digital tools and resources. Within 24 hours, they’re called by a clinician to walk through safety planning.
our technology deepens connection
Raising a child takes a village, and Manatee’s technology ensures the entire village is connected and on the same page. Our digital tools help families learn new things about each other, share their feelings, and celebrate their collective progress – all driving deeper relationships.
420
messages are sent by caregivers to providers each week!
31%
of journal entries are shared by kids with their parents - building tools and connection.
42%
of sessions include at least one parent.
our care model
We help parents and kids develop the tools and skills they need to handle whatever life throws at them.
a tech and clinical model built around what experts know helps kids and families
Support parents just as much as their kids
Set small, achievable goals for kids AND parents.
Make it easy for parents to participate in their kid’s treatment.
Teach parents how to help their kids.
supports families along their journey
Stepped approach:
We meet families where they are.All families have access to our Manatee app, and move up to care coordination, parent coaching, and therapy.
We help parents and kids develop the tools and skills they need to handle whatever life throws at them.
12-week care plans
Each care plan is customized to make sure we are providing the best help possible.
We designed our 12-week program with a clear focus on providing time to meet key milestones we know lead to mental health improvement in children.
12 weeks is enough time for…
Kids to form a strong therapeutic relationship with their therapist.
Parents to be active participants in their treatment and learn how to support their child’s growth outside of sessions.
Kids to have the opportunity to practice and troubleshoot their new skills outside of therapy.
All these factors lead to opportunities to create lasting change!
evidence-based
Measures are automatically administered weekly and every 6 weeks ensuring comprehensive care tailored for each family.
Automation makes it easier for families to complete them and decreases human error! (No more forgotten paper questionnaires…)
All of our therapists use evidence based practices (i.e. CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, ACT) and all of our coaches utilize a developmental approach to parenting.
supercharged by our app
Our app makes it easy for Manatee parents to play an active role in their child’s care. Parents are busy, but we know we need their participation to create long term change.¹ We make it easy for parents to be active participants in their child’s therapy.
Our app helps parents:
Complete their own parenting goals.
Schedule parent-only sessions (we require parent sessions at least every 6 weeks).
Know what their child is working on that week and support practicing their skills outside of sessions.
Celebrate their wins!
Complete and view assessments.
Share updates on their child's progress.
Learn new tools through our evidence-based courses on suicide, lying, and much more!
¹ Dowell KA, Ogles BM. The effects of parent participation on child psychotherapy outcome: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. 2010;39(2):151–162. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Karver MS, Handelsman JB, Fields S, Bickman L. A theoretical model of common process factors in youth and family therapy. Mental Health Services Research. 2005;7(1):35–51. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
a snapshot of families
included in this study
Families included
748
Symptoms
Anxiety
Depression
School refusal
Parent-child or sibling conflict
Attention difficulties
Average age of children
11.28
years old.
assessments taken by families
These assessments allow us to tailor care plans to families and keep track of their progress.
emotional and behavioral concerns
Pediatric Symptom
Checklist-12 (PSC-12)
This is a screening tool widely used in pediatric healthcare. It is a parent-reported questionnaire aimed at identifying psychosocial and emotional difficulties in children and adolescents. Comprising 12 questions, the PSC-12 covers a range of behavioral and emotional concerns, including anxiety, depression, and conduct problems.
A score of 15 or higher means there may be significant behavioral or emotional problems reported by the caregiver about their child.
depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
A widely used self-report questionnaire for assessing the severity of depressive symptoms. It consists of nine questions that inquire about various depression-related symptoms, with each question scored on a scale from 0 to 3. Healthcare professionals use the PHQ-9 to screen for, assess, and monitor depression, providing a quantitative measure of an individual's symptom severity.
A score of 10 or above on the PHQ-9 indicates moderate to severe symptoms reported by the child.
anxiety
Generalized Anxiety
Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
A widely used self-report questionnaire for evaluating the severity of generalized anxiety symptoms. With seven questions, it assesses symptoms such as excessive worry and restlessness, assigning scores ranging from 0 to 3 for each question. Healthcare professionals utilize the GAD-7 to screen for, assess, and monitor anxiety disorders, providing a numerical measure of an individual's anxiety symptom severity.
A score of 10 or above on the GAD-7 indicates moderate to severe symptoms reported by the child.
other assessments used for outcomes
Parenting
Questionnaire
A 5-item measure developed by Manatee to assess parenting confidence and effectiveness.
Focus Areas Questionnaire
A 12-item measure developed by Manatee to assess difficulties experienced by the child as reported by parents.
collaborate with us
Manatee has a network of research collaborators to advance the scientific evidence of Manatee and the importance of parent involvement in care.
Submit your proposal below if you would like to include the Manatee app in your research.