OK Challenge 2026 is here, and students of all ages are invited to share their ideas for navigating stress and worry!
Students can work on their own, in teams, or as an entire classroom, and entries received by May 25 will be entered into a drawing for one of ten $50 gift certificates for art supplies.
To get started, jump over to our OK Challenge project instructions. If you have any questions along the way, you can always reach us at hello@okyou.org.
For project examples from last year’s high school finalists, scroll down to our 2025 OK Challenge e-book.
In early 2025, OK You put out a call to high school students across the country, asking them to share their creative ideas for managing stress and worry. After all, when it comes to navigating challenging times, they are the experts on the subject.
From a pandemic to climate disasters, gun violence, and attacks on their identities, young people have been through it all—and through it all, they’ve continued to find new ways forward.
These students not only belong at the center of the mental health conversation — they have the wisdom, creativity, and lived experience to lead the way for their peers, younger students, and future generations.
From Oregon to Texas to New Jersey, students rose to the challenge, and with deep appreciation for everyone who participated, we are honored to present our 2025 OK Challenge finalists.
Thank you to our OK Challenge allies & supporters
