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text MIND to 741741 for 24/7 support from @crisistextline or call 988 to reach @988lifeline

Team OMM is excited to welcome Monument Academy to

Team OMM is excited to welcome Monument Academy to our network! 💛 In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, students participated in a walk centered on mental wellness, hope, and connection through our Because You Matter campaign. Read more about how Monument Minds Matter is reminding students that they matter in this month’s club feature! Link in bio 🔗 A special thank you for supporting Our Minds Matter goes to the Adam R. Scripps Foundation; Born This Way Foundation (@btwfoundation); The Busyhead Project (@thebusyheadproject); Capital for Children; The Goodness Web; The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation; The Kettering Family Foundation; The MATTIE Fund (@aakomaproject); The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; Rosendin Foundation (@therosendinfoundation); and our supporter community of mental health champions like you! ✨

OMM knows that teen voices have the power to creat

OMM knows that teen voices have the power to create mental health change. As we head into October, we are excited to introduce our 2026–2027 Teen Advisory Council (TAC)!💙 TAC welcomes OMM high school student leaders from the DMV to collaborate on mental health-focused projects and share their perspective on OMM’s goals, programming, and communications. This year’s cohort will focus on the intersection of AI and mental health and connection!🫂 Read more about this year’s TAC members at the link in our bio😊➡️

Music unites us in ways that we cannot always expl

Music unites us in ways that we cannot always explain. 🎶 OMM was elated to share mental health joy with Noah Kahan concertgoers during The Great Divide Tour at Nationals Park. Thank you @thebusyheadproject for inviting us to join Busyhead Team’s Action Village and share mental health resources. 🧠 💚 Full story linked in bio.

Looking for a paid internship this year? Want to m

Looking for a paid internship this year? Want to make a bigger impact on teen mental health and work with fellow OMM student leaders? Consider applying for our 2026-2027 Teen Advisory Council (TAC)!🥳 OMM’s TAC is an action-oriented group of students who work to shape OMM’s goals, programming, and communications to better reflect the teen perspective on mental health. Past TAC members have: ✅ Written original OMM activities and campaigns
✅ Designed OMM swag
✅ Represented us at events and in the media
✅ Given feedback on our curriculum and program and much more! Apply at the link in our bio by August 21, and reach out with any questions!📌

It’s finally here! ✨ We are so excited to announce

The end of another school year gives us the chance

The end of another school year gives us the chance to reflect and celebrate all that we’ve accomplished. It is also an opportunity to slow down after months of consistent work.📝 To help students destress during spring testing season, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School in Falls Church, Virginia, hosted a Stress Less Week! Some highlight activities included therapy dogs and cats, arts and crafts, and a day dedicated to movement.☀️ Learn more about Henderson Minds Matter at the club feature link in our bio! Thanks for supporting OMM goes to The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation; Kettering Family Foundation; The MATTIE Fund (@aakomaproject); Rosendin Foundation (@therosendinfoundation); Van Metre Companies (@vmcompanies); and our supporter community of mental health champions like you.💙

Partnering with our friends at @btwfoundation on a

Partnering with our friends at @btwfoundation on a night of connection, community, and action for #GenBeThere was one of the highlights of our Mental Health Awareness Month! We're so proud of the young people from the OMM network that showed up to speak, perform, and participate in conversations about how to create a kinder, braver world together. Read more at the link in bio!

We’re telling a new story: one where teens are cap

We’re telling a new story: one where teens are capable when they are empowered and connected to a strong network of peers and trusted adults. ⁠
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We work alongside teens and schools to build communities where mental health conversations are led by young people themselves. This video offers a glimpse into our work, with footage from our Teen Leader Summit.⁠
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This Mental Health Action Month, we’ve had a goal to raise $40,000 to deepen and expand our work so that even more teens have access to peer support, mental health resources, and the chance to lead change in their schools and communities.⁠
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Watch the video to see this work in action – and consider making a gift to support teen mental health today.⁠

Inviting someone new to join your lunch table, or

Inviting someone new to join your lunch table, or lending a listening ear. It has been so heartwarming to see all of your ideas to help build belonging through our We Belong Week Campaign!💙 Read more about We Belong Week’s impact at the link in our bio🫂

Teen-led summit sessions, event spotlights, and ge

Teen-led summit sessions, event spotlights, and gearing up for summer: Our 2025-26 Teen Advisory Council has completed eight months of learning and project planning around teen mental health advocacy!🥳 Read their full spring recap at the link in our bio😎

Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s one

Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s one of the bravest things you can do for yourself or someone you love. ⁠
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, remember you don’t have to carry it alone. Whether it’s anxiety, stress, loneliness, or just a heavy day, a trained counselor is ready to listen.⁠
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How to connect:⁠
📲 Text MIND to 741741⁠
📍 Anywhere in the US⁠
🕒 24/7 | Free | Confidential

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month from Team OMM!

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month from Team OMM! This month and every month, we encourage you to raise awareness and take action for your mental health and for those in your community.🧠 For inspiration, take a look at Knights Minds Matter’s (@balloulibrary) annual Wellness Walk, which attracted 300 school and community participants! Link in bio🔗👀 A special thank you for supporting Our Minds Matter in Washington, DC Public Schools goes to the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (@apapsychiatric); if: a Foundation for Radical Possibility (@if_fdn); The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation; Kettering Family Foundation; The MATTIE Fund (@aakomaproject); Risa Fund; Rosendin Foundation (@therosendinfoundation); Van Metre Companies (@vmcompanies); and our supporter community of mental health champions like you.🎉

Kindness is learning how to show up safely and con

Kindness is learning how to show up safely and confidently for others 💛⁠
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Get your certificate today at: certificate.bethere.org/OMM⁠
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Huge thanks to our friends at @BTWFoundation and @jackdotorg for providing such an incredible free mental health resource! Your commitment to making mental health training accessible to everyone is saving lives. ✨⁠
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#GenBeThere #BeThereCertificate #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth⁠

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we celebrate t

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we celebrate the collective actions taken all school year that have brought us closer to a world where no teen dies by suicide.⁠
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✨To Teens: Thank you for your courage to create a new culture around mental health. You are proving that when teens lead, impact follows.⁠
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🍎To School Staff & Educators: Even though your days are already full, you still hold space to be mentors and advocates. Empowering young people to navigate their own mental health and show up for others. ⁠
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🤝To OMM Staff, Partners & Supporters: You are the dreamers and believers. Your investment of time, talent, and resources turns our "what if" into reality.⁠
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This school year, we’ve seen nearly 200 clubs meet over 1,000 times. That’s 1,000+ moments where a student felt seen, supported, and less alone. Thank you so much! ⁠
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Our Minds Matter is betting big on teen leadership. Help us reach our $40,000 goal to fund a different future—one where no teen dies by suicide, and every teen has the support they deserve.⁠
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🔗 Link in bio to make a gift. ⁠
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#OurMindsMatter #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAction #Gratitude ⁠

You don’t have to wait until you’re an adult to ch

You don’t have to wait until you’re an adult to change the world—your voice is powerful right now! 📣 ✨
Our latest guide explores how to be a mental health advocate without burning out, including tips on setting boundaries and finding joy as a form of resistance. Head to the link in our bio to learn why self-advocacy is the first step toward changing the world! #OurMindsMatter #YouthAdvocacy #ActivismMatters #MentalHealthAdvocate #YouthVoices #SelfCareIsActivism #GenZChangeMakers

We can not believe it is already April! Even as ma

We can not believe it is already April! Even as many schools transition through spring breaks and testing, it has been a joy to see so many hosting our We Belong Week Signature Campaign! Read about Francis Scott Key Middle School’s campaign at the link in our bio🌷 Thanks for supporting Our Minds Matter in Montgomery County Public Schools goes to @adventisthc; @devoncrubensteinfoundation; the Healthcare Initiative Foundation; The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation; @jssaofficial; Kettering Family Foundation; The MATTIE Fund (@aakomaproject); @therosendinfoundation; @vmcompanies; The Wolpoff Family Foundation; and our supporter community of mental health champions like you.😊

New resource alert! 🚨 Our Neurodiverse Minds Matte

New resource alert! 🚨 Our Neurodiverse Minds Matter guide is officially LIVE on the website! 💻 We’re celebrating the fact that no two brains are the same. This guide is packed with real-talk self-care tips, allyship advice, and club activities designed for everyone. Because different brains have different needs, and we’re here for all of them. Click the link in our bio to download the guide! 🔗✨

⏰Timely conversation 📊Science-backed insights 🗣️Re

⏰Timely conversation
📊Science-backed insights
🗣️Real youth perspectives! Join us for a powerful webinar featuring leading experts + OMM’s teen voice!
-Dr. Mitchell Prinstein (UNC Chapel Hill)
-Dr. Jessica Schleider (Northwestern)
-Abhisneha Jones (Teen Advisory Committee, OMM) 🔗 Link in bio to register!

On March 7th, 2026, OMM hosted an in-person Teen L

On March 7th, 2026, OMM hosted an in-person Teen Leader Summit, providing a safe space for teens to connect, share ideas, sharpen their leadership skills, practice self-care, and leave with a clear plan of action to make an impact for mental health at the individual and systemic levels. More than 50 OMM teen leaders from across the DC-metro region came together to shift the narrative around teen mental health from fragility to something much more accurate: Teens are capable when they are empowered, supported, and connected to a strong network of peers and trusted adults. Read all about the OMM Teen Leader Summit at the link in bio.

How we talk about ourselves can make a world of a

How we talk about ourselves can make a world of a difference for our mental health. Read more about how Winston Churchill High School’s Umttr x Thrive club (@churchillumttr) used our “I Love Me” activity to practice self-love and affirmation.💚Link in bio!💻 Thanks for supporting Our Minds Matter in Montgomery County Public Schools goes to @adventisthc; @devoncrubensteinfoundation; the Healthcare Initiative Foundation; The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation; @jssaofficial; Kettering Family Foundation; The MATTIE Fund (@aakomaproject); @therosendinfoundation; @vmcompanies; The Wolpoff Family Foundation; and our supporter community of mental health champions like you.

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