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“Students Laugh More for Mental Wellness” by Sara Bolanos

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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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#mentalhealthawarenessmonth #ourmindsmatter #carepackage

We’re thrilled to announce that OMM’s Teen Cen

We’re thrilled to announce that OMM’s Teen Center Program has won a 2024 Innovation Award from Morgan Stanley (@morgan.stanley)! As part of the award, a team of filmmakers made this short, powerful video — We’re so excited to share🥳 If you’re inspired by this video, please consider making a donation at bit.ly/donateomm to help keep this work going💙

Positive self-talk is a way to build confidence wh

Positive self-talk is a way to build confidence while offering reassurance and validation for yourself. Here’s a Mental Health Action Challenge for you: carve out 60 seconds of your day to recite a positive affirmation 🌻 Check out @uplift_wj practicing some positive self-talk! Not sure where to start, try these:
• I’m a caring and genuine friend
• I love my sense of humor
• I have a colorful imagination
• My smile is my favorite thing about myself #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthawareness #teenmentalhealth #ourmindsmatter

Launching Mental Health Month with heartfelt grati

Launching Mental Health Month with heartfelt gratitude for our teen leaders, club sponsors, and program staff who are dedicated to promoting mental wellness year-round. Your efforts make a positive impact every single day. Thank you 🌟💙 #ourmindsmatter

In March, OMM attended the Congressional briefing

In March, OMM attended the Congressional briefing “What do young people need from their communities to support their mental health” hosted by our partners @crisistextline. Today, reflecting on the event, we’re reminded of the symbolism of an eclipse- a moment of transition. Even in our darkest times, the voices of teens offer hope and guidance, illuminating the way forward. 🌚 🌞💫 Let’s transition towards creating a culture that prioritizes mental health for all. Visit the link in the bio to discover 6 essential resources youth identified they need from their communities to take care of their mental health. #ourmindsmatter 💛

OMM is thrilled to have received funding from MTV

OMM is thrilled to have received funding from MTV for our activation to shift mental health culture from awareness to action. On Thursday, May 16th, we invite our network of supporters, partners, clubs, and centers to Move with Music for Mental Health Action Day. Anyone who signs up before May 3rd will receive physical goodies in the mail 🥰 Sign up now by scanning the QR code or going to our website (link in our bio).

Amidst the April showers, how can we embrace the s

Amidst the April showers, how can we embrace the storms as opportunities for growth? 🌧️ 🌱Here’s your mid-week reminder to take a moment to prioritize self-care and fill your cup ☕️ 🌞 #ourmindsmatter

Are you one to write out your goals for the year?

Are you one to write out your goals for the year? What about finding images to match them? In late January, Knights Minds Matter (@balloulibrary)at Ballou High School in Washington D.C. invited staff and students to create vision boards after school. The Knights community shared their excitement for travel destinations, jobs and overall wellness. We can’t wait to see what the future has in store for Ballou students!💫A special thank you to the District of Columbia, Born This Way Foundation’s Kindness in Community Fund (@btwfoundation), Hollister Confidence Fund (@hollister), The Joseph E. and Marjorie Foundation, Kettering Family Foundation, if: a Foundation for Radical Possibility (@if_fdn), Risa Fund (@risafund), and our network of individual donors for making Our Minds Matter possible in the @dcpublicschools. 💙 Visit the link bio for the full club feature

We are thrilled to announce a budding partnership

We are thrilled to announce a budding partnership between @our.minds.matter and @active_minds🌷 Active Minds K-12 programming and the OMM club model share a commitment to teen leadership and empowerment and the belief that young people themselves are the best ones to lead the way to a new culture of well-being for youth mental health. 🧠 Visit the link in bio to read more about the partnership and how we’re springing forward together. ☀️ #ourmindsmatter #activeminds

Last year 46,000 intentional actions were taken ac

Last year 46,000 intentional actions were taken across our network to prioritize mental health. We all got to take a collective breath, give our bodies & brains a break, and move in the name of joy. This year, we want to keep that momentum going and see how far we can spread this joy - so save the date and we'll see you soon 👀🎶 In the meantime, what songs have you been moving & grooving to lately? Drop them below!

We are super excited to announce that Our Minds Ma

We are super excited to announce that Our Minds Matter has been selected as one of the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Innovation Award winners!!! This award will support our teen center program in Fairfax County, and we are excited to work closely with the Alliance to deepen our impact as we expand to more community spaces and reach teens where they are!

Our Minds Matter is thrilled to announce that our

Our Minds Matter is thrilled to announce that our first ever comedy show fundraiser, Comedic Relief, is SOLD OUT! We can’t wait to laugh with everyone at the Arlington Drafthouse tonight! 🎭🎤 #comedicrelief

With each new year comes new hopes and goals for t

With each new year comes new hopes and goals for the future!🔮 Last month, Edison Minds Matter (@ehsomm) in Alexandria, VA, completed OMM’s “What’s in your hope box?” activity—encouraging students to write out their hopes and plans for the remainder of the school year.💭 Their notecards have been saved in a box and will be opened in the spring for students to re-read and reflect. The activity encourages goal setting, creative thinking, and social connection.🫂 We can’t wait to see what’s in store for Edison students this spring!🌷 Read their full Club Feature under our “Club Portal.” 🙂 A special thank you to the County of Fairfax (@fairfaxcountyva), The Dominion Guild, the Hollister Confidence Fund (@hollister), Imagine Learning Foundation (@imaginelearning), and our network of individual donors for making Our Minds Matter possible in Fairfax County Public Schools.💛

Black Youth Minds Matter! Today and everyday. 💚

Black Youth Minds Matter! Today and everyday. 💚🖤 Checkout the Mental Health Coalition’s NEW roadmap that spotlights the specific mental health strengths, challenges, methods of healing, and over 75 resources for the Black Community at the link in bio. Want to follow some incredible Youth Focused organizations? Check out resources from:
@aakomaproject
@thedefensiveline
@silencetheshame
@thestevefund
@7cups

We developed the Athletes’ Minds Matter program

We developed the Athletes’ Minds Matter program to reach a wider audience. By reaching teens where their interests and time commitments are, we can effectively promote mental health education and foster deeper peer connection through specially formulated exercises for athletes. As an early step in this new program, OMM staff visited Yorktown High School last November for a workshop with the Swim & Dive Team. The workshop focused on “Mental Cool-Downs,” or five-minute team activities that facilitate peer connection—especially amongst teammates in different social circles—and encourage athletes to practice good mental health habits in a team practice setting. Click the link in our bio to read the full “Latest & Greatest” post on our website and learn how you can practice Mental Cool-Downs too! 💙

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