As of January 2024, 276 Friend2Friend youth modules have been accessed by 6th – 12th graders across North Dakota.
Kognito has announced they are sunsetting their brand. For this reason, North Dakota will only have access to Friend2Friend Student modules through June 30, 2025. We encourage 6th-12th grade students to complete modules during the 23-24 and 24-25 school years.
Engage students through interactive experiences to help them gain awareness, knowledge, and skills about important topics related to mental health.
How to access Kognito
- Visit northdakota.kognito.com
- Select your school or district
- Login or create new account
- Launch Friend2Friend module
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no cost to utilizing Kognito. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division offers these simulations to all 6th-12th grade students at no cost.
Friend2Friend peer modules can be used as a standalone training for students, or it can be rolled out in conjunction with other curriculum made available by Kognito to extend learning. The blended learning is ideal as it allows for pre-module and post-module activities to enhance student learning.
Students can create their own logins, or Kognito can support by uploading student rosters to the platform.
For support in implementation, including training and technical assistance, please contact Kayla Stastny at kastastny@nd.gov.
- Friend2Friend Parent Letter
- Student Walk Through PowerPoint
- Kognito Friend2Friend Bundle Flyer
- Kognito Friend2Friend Flyer
Emotional and Mental Wellness
Resiliency and Growth
Safe and Caring Schools
Substance Use
Bullying Prevention
Once a module is complete, students will receive a certificate of completion.
For implementation support, including how to plan for the implementation of Friend2Friend modules, roster students, curriculum plan, implement extension activities, etc. contact Kayla Stastny at kastastny@nd.gov.
For technical issues such as creating an account, bandwidth questions, login issues, or other access concerns, visit Support Center (kognito.com) or contact Kognito at 1-866-449-8834.
Yes, a student may login to the account of their previous school to print out certificates they have completed and create a new login for their new school, or Kognito can transfer that student account from the old school email address to the other. Please contact marques.nelson@kognito.com.
The Friend2Friend student modules are available in the review format in all ND school personnel accounts.
The Friend2Friend modules are recommended for all 6th-12th graders in North Dakota as a Universal support. It is recommended students complete the module individually on their own device, but extension activities could be provided in individually, small group, or whole class setting.
Data from the pre/post surveys taken by students for each module are collected anonymously. However, Kognito can pull this data per school to share. If interested in this feature, please contact marques.nelson@kognito.com.
Kognito does not store or use student emails. For further information, please review Kognito’s privacy policy.