This white paper examines the growing need for effective school-based mental health interventions and evaluates the evidence-based design of the Rithm digital platform to support student self-regulation and well-being. It highlights that mental health challenges affect approximately one in six U.S. youths, while schools often lack adequate, research-backed tools to respond. Drawing on empirical literature, the paper emphasizes the importance of design efficacy, content efficacy, and co-design with clinicians and educators to ensure meaningful outcomes. Rithm integrates licensed clinical expertise, micro-learning videos, visual guidance, and interactive tools to help students identify emotions, regulate behavior, and build healthy habits within school settings. The platform demonstrates how

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