
May 19, 2026 by Kate Petty
today, we are proud to announce the launch of omm’s inaugural scientific advisory council This new, high-level advisory will bring independent, expert guidance to ensure our programs, research, and evaluation efforts are evidence-informed, ethically grounded, and aligned with best practices in youth mental health and suicide prevention.Ā Weāre honored to have so many distinguished leaders […]
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October 6, 2025 by Kate Petty
Our Minds Matter is proud to announce the release ofĀ When Teens Lead the Way, a white paper detailing the first-ever quantitative evidence that our peer-to-peer clubs create school-wide impact. click here to download the full reportĀ You can also findĀ it alongside the past IRB studies and internal evaluations available on our Research Page. video from […]
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May 8, 2024 by Kate Petty
This spring, Our Minds Matter was named a 2024 winner of the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Childrenās Mental Health Innovation Award. The award recognizes the innovation and impact of our new teen center program, piloted in the 2023-24 school year in all 13 teen and community centers in Fairfax County. As part of this award, […]
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March 7, 2024 by Kate Petty
Two weeks after our comedy show benefit, weāre still smiling ā from the laughs AND from the warmth and joy of our OMM community. So many friends and supporters came out on February 21 to enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy at Arlington Drafthouse. The show was sold out!! And together, we raised more than […]
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