NAMI In Our Own Voice

Category: Mental Health Literacy

Modality: Presentation

NAMI In Our Own Voice
NAMI In Our Own Voice

Summary

NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are 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

# Lessons

NAMI trains presenters, 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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