Club sponsors are essential in making OMM clubs possible. All OMM clubs have at least one club sponsor, such as a trained psychologist, social worker, counselor, or teacher with mental health training. They help guide club planning efforts, assist in school-wide campaigns, and connect students to mental health resources. Most importantly, they are trusted adults with whom […]
The transition from winter to spring can be filled with anticipation for something new and uplifting. It can be a great chance for students to reflect and prepare for the final stretch of the school year. On February 25, Ida B. Wells Minds Matter (IMM) at Ida B. Wells Middle School in Washington, D.C., hosted […]
The start of a new semester can bring a mix of emotions, from excitement to nervousness. As a result, it is important to have ways to deal with new stressors and responsibilities. To help welcome back their student body, on January 14, Patriot Minds Matter (PMM) at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland, […]
As schools prepare for winter break, many clubs host their final meetings and events before the new year. Many OMM clubs use this time to remind students to practice self-care and encourage them to participate in creative and mindful activities. This December, McKinley Minds Matter (MX3) at McKinley Technology High School in Washington, D.C., collaborated […]
As students approach the middle of the school year, many may feel overwhelmed with exams, project deadlines, and navigating complex feelings around the holiday season. Engaging with each other in a low-pressure, non-academic way can make a world of difference. Columbia Heights Education Campus’ (CHEC) CHEC Minds Matter (CMM), in Washington, D.C., brainstormed the perfect […]
As we wrap up the year, we reflect on teens’ accomplishments across the OMM Network. One initiative that stood out from this past school year was at Northwood Minds Matter (NMM) at Northwood High School in Silver Spring, MD. The students presented a display for their school-wide gallery walk, organized by Northwood’s Minority Scholars Program. […]
Sometimes it can be intimidating to brainstorm goals by ourselves. Working with others to put words (and images) to our dreams can help us feel more confident in our hopes — and more connected to those around us. That’s why in late January, Knights Minds Matter (KMM) at Ballou High School in Washington D.C., gathered […]
With a new year comes new resolutions and plans for the future. And, once the year ends, it can be can be validating and exciting to reflect on the goals we set and how we approached them. To welcome 2024, Edison Minds Matter (EMM) at Thomas Edison High School in Alexandria, VA, completed the “What’s […]
Stress can make it difficult to work through negative thought patterns. A great way to combat this is an exercise called “seeing the good,” or expressing gratitude for aspects of our lives that bring joy. In November, Stratford Academy’s Stratford Minds Matter club in Macon, Georgia, invited students to “See the good” around them through […]
Nov. 13, 2023, marked World Kindness Day! In honor of this day — meant to promote empathy and understanding in our daily lives — Robert Frost Middle School’s Eagles Minds Matter hosted a special meeting to uplift their student body. Students gathered to decorate rocks and their school sidewalks with beautiful chalk drawings. Their designs […]
omm collaborates with local organizations to support lgbtq+ youth On Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, OMM Team members — Mo, Rachel, Julia and Mikal — tabled at Spotify and The Ally Coalition’s (TAC) All Things Go festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. The two-day event invited community members to stop and chat with […]
including eating disorders in conversations about mental health On June 2, 2023, members of the OMM Team attended the first-ever World Eating Disorder Action Day (WEDAD) at the United Nations. The luncheon and briefing were hosted by the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and the Mental Health Coalition. Lauren Anderson, OMM Founder and Executive Director, […]