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As we prepare for the new year, OMM clubs are hold

As we prepare for the new year, OMM clubs are holding their last meetings and events of the year.🥳 On December 11, McKinley Minds Matter (@techmindsmatter) at McKinley Technology High School in Washington D.C., collaborated with their school’s Poetry Club to host their first Poetry Slam open mic of the school year. Students gathered to enjoy hot chocolate and poetry from their peers.🎤Students’ work acted as an outlet to share their struggles and to remind their peers that their mental health matters! Congratulations to all of McKinley’s student poets — Looking forward to what MX3 has planned for spring!💐 A special thank you to the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (@apa_foundation), if: a Foundation for Radical Possibility (@if_fdn), Risa Fund (@risafund), and our network of individual donors and mental health champions like you for supporting Our Minds Matter in DC Public Schools.😊 Read the full feature on our website under “Club Portal”!

As schools wind down for winter break, students ar

As schools wind down for winter break, students are met with the stress of exam and project deadlines. In late November, CHEC Minds Matter (weare_cmm) at Columbia Heights Education Campus in Washington D.C., organized a pre-Thanksgiving spirit week. Students participated in fun relaxing activities including a s’mores-themed gratitude coloring sheet, self-care bingo, and journal decorating.✏️ The events even garnered participation from some CHEC staff.💙 Cheers to CHEC Minds Matter for keeping their school spirit warm as we get closer to winter!❄️ A special thank you to the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (@apa_foundation), the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) (@osse.dc), if: a Foundation for Radical Possibility (@if_fdn), Risa Fund (@risafund), and our network of individual donors and mental health champions like you for supporting Our Minds Matter in DC Public Schools.😊 You can read the full feature on our website under “Club Portal.”📰 What’s your favorite way to unwind when it’s cold outside?👀☕️

We joined The Mental Health Coalition (@mentalheal

We joined The Mental Health Coalition (@mentalhealthcoalition) for their 2nd Annual Wellbeing at Work Day to bring attention to workplace mental health and learn about best practices for mental health in times of uncertainty. Learn more about workplace mental health and sign the Wellbeing at Work pledge by visiting TheMentalHealthCoalition.org/Work. #wellbeingatworkmatters #ourmindsmatter

🌟 WOW—what an incredible #GivingTuesday! 🌟

🌟 WOW—what an incredible #GivingTuesday! 🌟 Thanks to your generosity, we raised $13,359 to support teen mental health together. 💙 And, @Our.Minds.Matter won the @SpurLocal Power Hour Challenge! 🏆 Thank you for helping us unlock the $1,000 bonus for our programming. 🙌 Every gift you made yesterday brings us closer to our vision: a world where no teen dies by suicide. From all of us at Our Minds Matter—and from the countless teens you have impacted—thank you! 💙

Thanks to YOU, we’re moving closer to our #Givin

Thanks to YOU, we’re moving closer to our #GivingTuesday goal! Every gift brings us closer to ensuring no teen feels alone in their mental health journey. 💙 This year, @Our.Minds.Matter is on track to reach 100,000 teens through our student-led clubs, providing the tools and connections they need to thrive. 💡 These clubs don’t just impact students—they transform entire school communities. Haven’t made your gift yet? There’s still time to support teen mental health! 🫶 👉 Donate today and help us continue offering these life-saving programs to schools at no cost. Together, we can create a brighter future for teens! See link in bio! #TeenMentalHealth #GivingTuesday #GiveLocal

Giving Tuesday is here and I know your social feed

Giving Tuesday is here and I know your social feed is already flooded with posts. Mine is too, so I will keep my message brief. Make your #GivingTuesday gift to @our.minds.matter, supporting teen mental health. OMM clubs are student-led and evidence-based, helping reduce teen suicide. 87% of teens who attend 4 or more club meetings report a positive impact on their mental health. On this global day of giving, choose to support @our.minds.matter. Let’s move closer to the day when no teen dies by suicide—together. See link in bio! #givingtuesday #givelocal #teenmentalhealth #dmvarea #greaterdcarea

Giving Tuesday is here and I know your social feed

Giving Tuesday is here and I know your social feed is already flooded with posts. Mine is too, so I will keep my message brief. Make your Giving Tuesday gift to Our Minds Matter, supporting teen mental health.
OMM clubs are student-led and evidence-based, helping reduce teen suicide. 87% of teens who attend 4 or more club meetings report a positive impact on their mental health. OMM has 149 active clubs in middle and high schools and teen centers, primarily in the greater Washington DC area. Because of your generosity, OMM clubs are offered to local districts free of charge. This is only possible because of your support!
On this global day of giving, choose to support @OurMindsMatter. Let’s move closer to the day when no teen dies by suicide—together.
see link in bio: https://www.givelocaltogether.org/o/ourmindsmatter
#givingtuesday #givelocal #teenmentalhealth #dmvarea #greaterdcarea

As we celebrate this season of gratitude, the Our

As we celebrate this season of gratitude, the Our Minds Matter team wants to express our heartfelt thanks for your partnership in helping us improve teen mental health and well-being. Because of you, we are on track to reach 100,000 teens this school year through our student-led clubs. Through our program, teens build connectedness, self-care and healthy habits, while increasing help-seeking behaviors for themselves and their peers. Together, we’re building stronger and healthier school communities! All at Our Minds Matter wish you a joyful Thanksgiving filled with connection and reflection. Thank you for being a champion for improving teen mental health.
#thanksgiving #gratitude #teenmentalhealth

Today, Our Minds Matter joins the #NotAloneChallen

Today, Our Minds Matter joins the #NotAloneChallenge to remind everyone that you’re not alone, and that no one should have to struggle in silence. Join us by posting your own video or photo, and learn more at inspiringchildren.org/notalone Shoutout to our Teen Advisory Council members Eliina, Firdos, and Jasmin for sharing their inspiring messages! Shattering the silence around mental health can save lives. Need more support? Check out the resources at our minds matter.org/resources or text MIND to 741741 for 24/7 support from @crisistextline 💙

Good news—you can make your Giving Tuesday gift

Good news—you can make your Giving Tuesday gift TODAY! OMM is on track to reach 100,000 teens this school year, but we can only achieve this milestone with your help. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving, generating $3.1 billion in donations worldwide. Your gift to @ourmindsmatter will support local, teen-led clubs that improve students’ mental health and well-being. Thank you, in advance, for your Giving Tuesday gift and for helping us reach 100,000 teens this school year!
See link in bio!
#givingtuesday #givelocal #teenmentalhealth #dmvarea #greaterdcarea

We’re a proud member of @mentalhealthcoalition.

We’re a proud member of @mentalhealthcoalition. Everyone is deserving of mental health support 💙 Here are 40+ resources for different conditions and communities from our fellow coalition members. Together we can save lives. #ourmindsmatter

Today is World Mental Health Day 🌎💚 Join us

Today is World Mental Health Day 🌎💚 Join us in building a world where mental health a priority. #ourmindsmatter #worldmentalhealthday

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. This day is so needed because suicide continues to be a crisis amongst teens, with recent research showing that it is the second-leading cause of death for people ages 10-24. We know that it can be easy to get bogged down in this work when faced with statistics like this, so today we invite you to focus on action and joy with our initiative Because You Matter. Take action by:
1. Screenshotting and posting our IG stories to share affirmations
2. If you have a club, check out the club portal to run our full Because You Matter Campaign
3. Head to the link in our bio to get familiar with our comprehensive list of mental health resources in case you or a friend ever need them Thanks for being in this movement with us and remember: the world is better with you in it, because you matter 💙 #becauseyoumatter #ourmindsmatter #worldsuicidepreventionday

Hey everyone! My name is Gillian (she/her) and I a

Hey everyone! My name is Gillian (she/her) and I am so excited to be officially joining the Our Minds Matter team as a Program Coordinator! This organization and its mission are near and dear to my heart and I am incredibly awed and inspired with the work and progress that OMM has achieved since its beginnings. I feel very grateful to be given the opportunity to help support this meaningful work in youth mental health! 💙

Hey all! My name is Dallas (she/they) and I am the

Hey all! My name is Dallas (she/they) and I am the new Middle School Program Coordinator at Our Minds Matter! I am originally from Norfolk, VA and have lived in NoVa for the last 10 years. I am also an avid reader and artist, currently pursuing my LCSW at VCU. I am so excited to join the team at OMM to help support our teens and communities 💙

OMM has pride every day, but we made sure to show

OMM has pride every day, but we made sure to show up and show out this June! Check out the link in bio to read about our Under My Umbrella activation & all the fun we had this month. Shoutout to @mountvernonmindsmatter for hosting this campaign at your school 🏳️‍🌈

As we wrap up the year, we reflect on teens’ acc

As we wrap up the year, we reflect on teens’ accomplishments across the OMM Network.🥳 We are so grateful to all of our stakeholders for helping make this another successful year of mental health change! One initiative that stood out from this past school year was from Northwood Minds Matter (NMM) at Northwood High School in Silver Spring, MD. NMM leaders collaborated with Northwood’s Minority Scholars Program and participated in a school-wide gallery walk. The gallery walk allowed student club leaders to showcase Black Americans’ contributions to various fields. NMM highlighted Black mental health pioneers, uplifting the importance of inclusion and representation in mental health conversations.🫂Diverse representation in mental health spaces can break down stigma, encourage help-seeking behavior, and ultimately save lives. Check out the full Club Feature on our website under “Club Portal”📰:) A special thank you to the Devon C. Rubenstein Foundation (@devoncrubensteinfoundation), Healthcare Initiative Foundation, Adventist Healthcare (@adventisthc), and our network of individual donors for making Our Minds Matter possible in Montgomery County!🧡

Our Minds Matter was honored to be invited to the

Our Minds Matter was honored to be invited to the World Eating Disorder Action Day Summit at the United Nations on May 31st, hosted by The National Alliance for Eating Disorders & @mentalhealthcoalition Rachel, who attended on behalf of OMM, left feeling fired up and hopeful about building on OMM’s work in this area. To read more about this, click the link in bio!

May 16th, the OMM network had the opportunity to M

May 16th, the OMM network had the opportunity to Move with Music for Mental Health Action Day! Many of our clubs danced, doodled, hosted wellness fairs and took a pause to reflect on how to move our awareness into action for our mental health! Thank you @mtv for partnering with us and making this possible 🎵🎶

Looking to take more Mental Health Actions? Here’s how to put together a quick care package for someone you care about 💙 Thanks for the idea, @meridianmindsmatter 🤩
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