NAMI Ending the Silence

Category: Mental Health Literacy

Modality: Presentation

NAMI Ending the Silence
NAMI Ending the Silence

Summary

NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging, educational presentation given by presenters with mental health lived experiences, that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if a student or loved one begins showing symptoms of a mental health condition.

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Strategies supporting educational equity (CASEL)

Not available at this time.

Implementation

Below are key implementation details for this program. These specifications help determine if the program is a good fit for your school or organization.

Grade(s)

Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)

Cost

Free

Staffing Requirements

Training is handled by NAMI. No training needs at the school.

Outcomes

Advocate for reducing stigma associated with emotional and mental and behavioral health

Compare & contrast emotional, mental-behavioral illness, mental well-being and concurrent disorders

Describe how self-harm or suicide impacts other people

Describe laws related to minors accessing mental health care

Explain how to help someone who is thinking about attempting suicide

Identify school and community resources that can help a person with emotional, mental and behavioral health concerns

Mental Health Literacy Components

This program addresses the following mental health literacy components:

Understanding stigma and strategies for stigma reduction

Understanding how to foster & maintain positive mental health

Understanding how to seek help effectively

Understanding common mental health disorders, signs and symptoms, and treatments

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