With school closures due to COVID-19, OMM is offering virtual support to students. Learn more >

our minds matter

About
Join the Movement
- Where We Are
- Contact Us
Club 101
Mental Health Resources
Support Us

2020 OMM Summit

Did you miss the Summit? Don’t sweat it, you can review the recordings from this year’s summit here.

our.minds.matter

As we reach the end of 2020, we’re reflecting on

As we reach the end of 2020, we’re reflecting on what we appreciate most. Our Minds Matter appreciates the support and work you all do to help us build a future where no teen dies by suicide. Thank you everyone. Please, join us in celebrating our victories at A Not So Silent Night: Shining A Light On Mental Health. Check our Link in Bio to register for celebration. Enjoy your holiday, please stay safe and stay healthy. #OurMindsMatter #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #ANotSoSilentNight #Thankful #Holiday #Celebration

These celebrities have shared publicly their strug

These celebrities have shared publicly their struggles and journey through mental health. No matter where you are in your mental health journey, there is always support for you. Link in bio to the national suicide prevention hotline. #mensmindsmatter #thehiddenopponent #suicideprevention #athletesmindsmatter #mensmentalhealth #movember #novemberisfortheboys #campuscaptains

Hey everyone, just a reminder to support Our Minds

Hey everyone, just a reminder to support Our Minds Matter next week for Giving Tuesday! Help us get the most unique donors between 3PM-4PM and 8PM – 9PM to win a $1,000 prize! Every donation, no matter how small, counts! Please tell 5 friends to support us on Dec 1st and check our Link In Bio for the Giving Page! Please enjoy your holiday and stay safe. We at Our Minds Matter are thankful for all of you. #givingtuesday #mentalhealth #ourmindsmatter #giveback #charity #thankyou #givingthanks #givingtuesdaynow

Join us in a week-long raffle from Dec. 2nd-9th as

Join us in a week-long raffle from Dec. 2nd-9th as a lead up to our A Not So Silent Night: Shining A Light On Mental Health virtual celebration. Each day we'll launch a fun challenge for your chance to be entered into a raffle to win that day's prize! Here's a sneak peek of some of our cool brands we'll be raffling off. Stay up to date by following us @our.minds.matter! To register for A Not So Silent Night, check out our Link In Bio! You won’t want to miss it! #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #fun
#raffle #anotsosilentnight #celebration #challenge #ourmindsmatter

Meet John Tessitore. His motto is “lead with lov

Meet John Tessitore. His motto is “lead with love" and never give up. “Everyone is fighting a battle, and it's so powerful to know that we can truly change someone's life by caring and showing them love. Be passionate! Be kind! Be authentic! Most importantly, spread your light to spark the light in others.” More from John on mental health: “With my OCD I always overthink looking "weak". I feel like men sometimes fear their partner might not accept them, or think less of them if they are struggling. I promise you that is not the case, and if it is the case, that is the wrong partner for you. Honesty is the most powerful tool we have, it lifts the incredible burden of shame, and you'd be so surprised by just how much honesty improves all relationships in your life. Ranging from romantic, to friendships. Believe in yourself, and understand you are beautiful brother.” “There's nothing more beautiful than when we as men can share our emotions and connect with each other, and also bring that connection and love to the amazing women in our lives. We need to bring down the shame and stigma of mental health, and it starts by being kind to ourselves and showing love for one another.” “You will start to feel an amazing sense of freedom, and don't let others' opinions of you trick you into thinking you are less of a man for being honest and vulnerable. Your heart is beautiful, and you have so much you can give. Don't let anyone tell you you are weak, and when you start to get the help you DESERVE you start feeling such an enormous weight off your shoulder. Being honest will allow you to be a better man. A better, husband, boyfriend, father, and friend. You deserve all the happiness in the world- and don't let the fear of rejection or shame stop you from getting help.” #mensmindsmatter #thehiddenopponent #suicideprevention #athletesmindsmatter #mensmentalhealth #movember #novemberisfortheboys #campuscaptains

Substance use can mask a mental health condition.

Substance use can mask a mental health condition. Sometimes, substances can be used to take an edge off, self-medicate or escape reality. Although substances may provide a short term relief from stress, it is not a healthy way to cope. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use there are resources available to get help. Recovery is possible. Link in bio to SAMHSA. Help is just a call or text away. #mensmindsmatter #thehiddenopponent #suicideprevention #athletesmindsmatter #mensmentalhealth #movember #novemberisfortheboys #campuscaptains

Thank you for all the love. It feels good to hear

Thank you for all the love. It feels good to hear from students directly about the impact Our Minds Matter makes in the lives of teens. To hear even more inspirational and powerful stories from students, join us on December 9th for A Not So Silent Night: Shining A Light On Mental Health. See our Link In Bio to register. #mentalhealthawareness #studentleaders #endthestigma #mentalhealth #ourmindsmatter

TOGETHER we will advocate and support one another

TOGETHER we will advocate and support one another as we continue to move in the direction of normalizing mental health for all men. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our panel for showing the highest degree of strength by opening up and breaking stereotypes. Link in bio for recording. #novemberisfortheboys

Daniel Isman is a junior at Yorktown High School.

Daniel Isman is a junior at Yorktown High School. His motto is the golden rule, “treat others the way you want to be treated.” He’s currently watching “The Blacklist” on Netflix. More from Daniel on mental health: “I think it is important to engage men in discussions about mental health because it is an issue that many males are uncomfortable opening up about and it often leads to them not getting the help they need. For whatever reason, females are typically more vocal about mental health awareness and I think that leads to many males feeling like it is a feminine topic when it is really a human topic. This is something that can be changed by encouraging conversation about mental health among teenage and adult males.” “Something that often stands in the way of men speaking out about mental health is the worry that it will make them look/feel weak. This can also be a reason that they choose not to seek help. Men often feel like they should be able to get over problems by themselves, but we need to make sure that everyone knows that getting help from other people is not a bad thing at all. It is really important that everyone feels as comfortable with their life as possible and if letting others help you is the best way to do that, then that is 100% okay.” This time tomorrow evening we will be holding the Men’s Mental Health panel. Link in bio to register! #mensmindsmatter #thehiddenopponent #suicideprevention #athletesmindsmatter #mensmentalhealth #movember #novemberisfortheboys #campuscaptains

Check out some of these celebrities who have opene

Check out some of these celebrities who have opened up about their mental health. Comment below what you do to take care of your mental health. Link in bio to crisis text line. Friendly reminder that you do not need to be in a crisis to reach out to crisis text line. They have professionals who you can talk to 24/7. #mensmindsmatter #novemberisfortheboys #thehiddenopponent #campuscaptains #movember #athletesmindsmatter

Introducing Justin Graves. His life motto is “li

Introducing Justin Graves. His life motto is “life is all about what you have done for other people.” He’s currently watching the TV show “Euphoria” and is reading “You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why it Matters” by Kate Murphy for a book club with friends. Justin on how to normalize the conversation around mental health: “The best way to normalize the conversation on mental health amongst men and male-identifying individuals is simple: bring it up. Bring it up in your relationships, friendships, casual conversations, deep conversations ... talk about both your successes AND your challenges. I'm grateful to have learned in my early 20s that the more I was transparent about my struggles, the more people who were vulnerable with me and, in turn, the less alone I felt and now feel.” #mensmindsmatter #thehiddenopponent #suicideprevention #athletesmindsmatter #mensmentalhealth #movember #novemberisfortheboys #campuscaptains

Here is a who's who of our supporters for A Not So

Here is a who's who of our supporters for A Not So Silent Night: Shining A Light On Mental Health. Join us for a night of power and wonder and see how OMM makes a difference in the lives of teens. Link in bio to register. #mentalhealth #anotsosilentnight #endthestigma #ourmindsmatter

Load More... Follow on Instagram

Please help save teen lives

About
Join the Movement
- Where We Are
- Contact Us
Club 101
Mental Health Resources
Support Us

Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Twitter