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On Saturday, September 26th we officially kicked off the school year will all our student leaders!

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Learn more about youth athlete mental health with

Learn more about youth athlete mental health with our IG Live panelists! @prevailperform @sudiksharia @ericdonnie.a Want to learn more about how you can prioritize athlete mental health in your school? Check out the link in bio!

It's time for round 2 of OMM March Madness and we'

It's time for round 2 of OMM March Madness and we're down to the Final Four! Take a look at what the stars of these movies had to say about the messages, takeaways, and legacies of the films. Each of these movies represents a great sports story, along with stories of identity, justice, and growth. When you're ready, head over to our stories to vote for the two movies that you think should make it to the Championship Round 🏆 #youthathletesmindsmatter #athletementalhealth #marchmadness

Happy Disability Awareness Month! The disabled com

Happy Disability Awareness Month! The disabled community is a vibrant and diverse one that exemplifies resilience in the face of adversity. Our Minds Matter recognizes the importance of shining a light on disabled voices and wants to create a space that raises awareness to disability-related issues. Swipe through to learn more about disability awareness month, the disabled community, common misconceptions about disabled folks, and how you can be an advocate for disability rights. Language disclaimer: We intentionally chose to use the word “disabled” in this post to represent the many voices within the disabled community who prefer Identity-First Language. Some people prefer to write or say “person with a disability,” which is not incorrect and is known as Person-First Language. It has not been used here so as not to separate a person from their disability, which for many folks is integral to their identity. But everyone has a different preference, and that’s ok! Want to learn more about inclusive language around disabilities? Check out the link in our bio. #disabilityawarenessmonth #disabilitypride #disabledmindsmatter

Take a break from March Madness and put Mind over

Take a break from March Madness and put Mind over Matter. Join us for an honest conversation on student-athlete mental health. Hear from sports psychologist Dr. Brian Yu and OMM leaders & high school student-athletes Eric Anderson and Ria Purohit, all moderated by former college athlete and OMM Sr. Program Coordinator, Catherine Royston. We’ll see you on IG Live on March 23rd at 7:30 pm EST. Youth Athletes Minds Matter, and we’re looking forward to diving into that alongside you. 💙 #marchmadness #studentathlete #youthathletesmindsmatter #athletementalhealth #ourmindsmatter #suicideprevention

It’s March Madness y’all! But over here, we’

It’s March Madness y’all! But over here, we’re doing it OMM style. As part of our Youth Athletes Minds Matter campaign, we’ve gathered some of the most popular sports movies over the last few decades to duke it out in a bracket style tournament. Each week, you’ll vote in our stories for your favorites to move on to the next round. Who will prevail in the end?? Stay tuned to see. But that’s not all! Not only are we voting for our favorite sports movies–we’re thinking critically about the media’s depiction of issues like mental health, race & privilege, trauma, and much more. Keep an eye on our stories to share your thoughts on how these movies resonated with you–and maybe how they missed the mark. While we’re having fun, please keep this in mind: OMM does not endorse any of these movies or their messaging. Some of these movies may not handle sensitive issues in a thoughtful way, and may be triggering for some. Watch with care. This tournament is not about finding a perfect movie with a perfect message, but instead it’s about learning how to think critically about the messages we receive about athlete mental health from sports media and reflecting on how these messages may have led us to develop biases. Our hope is that everyone feels called to check in on their athlete friends, and that youth athletes feel seen and empowered to seek help when they’re struggling. You’re not alone. Head to our stories now to vote & let the games begin! #ourmindsmatter #marchmadness #sportsmovies #youthathletesmindsmatter

Calling all teen artists! Are you passionate about

Calling all teen artists! Are you passionate about mental health? Do you want your mental health inspired design to be seen by OMM supporters everywhere? If so, this message is for you! OMM and the Teen Advisory Council are absolutely thrilled to be announcing the launch of a design contest taking place this month! Participants will submit designs for new OMM merchandise that will be sold nationwide as part of our fundraising efforts for Mental Health Awareness Month. The design should be original, visually pleasing, teen-centric, and uplifting, but otherwise totally up to you! It can be hand drawn or a graphic design. For more info on the design, terms, and prizes, check out the link in our bio. Submit all designs by March 26th, 11:59 PM EST to be considered. Be as creative and as colorful as possible! We can’t wait to see what you come up with. Happy creating! #art #teenartist #mentalhealthawareness

Access to gender affirming care, support, and comm

Access to gender affirming care, support, and community is critical to youth suicide prevention. To outlaw gender affirming care for minors and place restrictions on Drag shows (which have long been hubs of LGBTQ+ community) is an act that only harms our youth. Trans and nonbinary kids are entitled to a world that protects their rights to existence, safety, and the ability to thrive.

We’re feeling extra grateful on this World Teen

We’re feeling extra grateful on this World Teen Mental Health Day because we were selected to receive grant funding from The Hollister Confidence Project to continue our work toward the day when no teen dies by suicide. This support will help us continue to meet teens where they are – in their schools – with the mental health resources they need. And this funding comes at an awesome time for OMM; we’ve grown our program to include middle school students, because younger teens need to be a part of the mental health conversation more than ever. Thank you @hollisterco for your investment in OMM! World Teen Mental Health Day was founded by @HollisterCo in 2020, and it’s an annual reminder to feel your feelings. This isn’t just a one-day thing, though. It’s a conversation starter meant to encourage dialogue that disrupts the stigma surrounding mental health. #hcopartner

As our Black Youth Minds Matter campaign draws to

As our Black Youth Minds Matter campaign draws to a close, we want to highlight and amplify some Black-centered healing resources. We hope that these can be sources of hope and healing ♥️ Link in bio for Wellness Tools from Beam! #blackyouthmindsmatter #blackmentalhealth #blackhistorymonth

Rounding off Not One More weekend with the Day of

Rounding off Not One More weekend with the Day of Recovery💙 Today, the National Alliance for Eating Disorders encourages you to join them in celebrating recovery and life beyond eating disorders! Help to raise awareness, advocate for change, and celebrate recovery. Then, join them at 6:00 PM EST for the Rally for Recovery to celebrate as a community with a lineup lineup of motivational speakers, a celebration of life, special messages and more! link in bio to register.
#notonemore #eatingdisorderecovery

Not One More weekend is underway, and today is the

Not One More weekend is underway, and today is the Day of Support. Please join the National Alliance for Eating Disorders today for their support group marathon! From 8 am to 12:00 am EST (5 am to 9 pm PST) we will offer 24 free, therapist-led, virtual support groups. Groups will be open to individuals experiencing eating disorders (ages 18+) and loved ones (ages 12+) around the globe! Support groups offered include: Pro-Recovery, Friends & Family, LGBTQ+ Pro-Recovery, BIPOC, Chronic Illness, Relapse Prevention, Mindful Movement, Eating Disorders & Substance Use Disorders, Stories of Hope + Recovery, Loved Ones Group in Spanish, and many more! Please make sure to register for each group you want to join at the link in bio.
#notonemore #eatingdisorderrecovery

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we often assoc

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we often associate it with love, joy, and positivity. For some, however, the holiday brings up feelings of isolation and loneliness. Knights Minds Matter of Ballou High School in Washington, D.C. wanted to combat the potential for feelings of isolation on Valentine’s Day. To share the love with their school community, they passed out handmade Valentine’s day kindness hearts to students and staff. We also want to express our gratitude to the funders in our community who support our work. Our DCPS program is thriving because of our strong base of individual donors, as well as supporters including Born This Way Foundation’s Kindness in Community Fund (@btwfoundation), the Hollister Confidence Fund (@hollisterco), the Joseph E. and Marjorie B. Jones Foundation, the Kettering Family Foundation, Hattie M. Strong Foundation, if: a Foundation for Radical Possibility (@if_fdn), the Risa Fund, the Philip Graham Fund, and the Harman Family Foundation. 💗 Check out the full story on our website under “Club Features” 🌟

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