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a week ago today, OMM hosted our Student Leader So

a week ago today, OMM hosted our Student Leader Social where members of the OMM community were able to connect and brainstorm with one another. 🌟 We asked our Student Leaders to come up with some affirmations for themselves - swipe to learn what they had to say 💗

The adjustment back to school following winter bre

The adjustment back to school following winter break can be a tough one, especially with upcoming midterm projects and exams. Abington Minds Matter of Abington Senior High School in Abington, PA recognized this as an opportunity to connect with their peers and offer a space to engage in relaxing activities to prevent burnout. 💜☁️ Check out the full story on our website under club features 🌟

Have you ever felt guilty or ashamed for not keepi

Have you ever felt guilty or ashamed for not keeping your new year’s resolution? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. If setting and keeping up with resolutions hasn’t worked for you so far, why don’t you try something different this year? This new year, let’s try setting INTENTIONS rather than RESOLUTIONS. How are they different? Resolutions tend to be clearly defined, specific, and measurable. Think of checking off a to-do-list: they’re static goals - either you achieved them or you didn’t. Intentions, on the other hand, are about being a certain way. They’re dynamic, flexible, ongoing, and in the moment. Want to learn more? Swipe left.

ONE week left for OMM clubs to apply for the Chang

ONE week left for OMM clubs to apply for the Changemaker Awards sponsored by Shift. The team at Shift shares our passion for elevating teen voices. Let’s turn more student-led ideas into action 🧠💡 Check out the link in bio to learn more. #ourmindsmatter

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Content Warning: This post contains mention of food, diets, and body image issues. January can be a great time for reflecting, setting intentions, and starting anew. However, it is also notorious for lots of messaging around diets, exercise, and pressure to change your appearance, especially on social media. This kind of content can have negative and lasting effects on a person’s mental health and body image, even when consumed passively. So how can you protect and take care of yourself? Check out our tips for how to get through January without internalizing false and harmful messages about bodies, food, and movement. New Year, Same Wonderful You.

Student leaders at schools across the world 🌎 a

Student leaders at schools across the world 🌎 are shifting the landscape of mental health. So here at OMM, we want to empower them with all the tools and resources they need to make their vision a reality. ✨ Two opportunities for student leaders to take advantage of now are: 1. The upcoming Student Leader Social this Saturday, January 21 1-2:30 EST ~ sign up at bit.ly/ommsocial23 😎 2. Submit a Changemaker Proposal to receive $500 for your big ideas 💡 Learn more at link in bio. #ourmindsmatter

So proud of our Executive Director, Lauren Anderso

So proud of our Executive Director, Lauren Anderson, for being named a 2022 Washingtonian of the Year by @washingtonianmag! Lauren has led OMM with her head and her heart for the past decade, and built a movement led by thousands of students who are working to change school culture around mental health. We’re all so thrilled that the Washingtonian recognized her hard work and determination. 🎉

🌞☁️☔️ . . . Join us this Saturday, 1/2

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. Join us this Saturday, 1/21/23 1pm-2:30pm EST to meet other omm leaders, enter a raffle to win prizes, and discuss topics such as self care, planning school-wide events, and leading your club 🌟 you can register at http://bit.ly/ommsocial23 or at the link in our bio

Attention OMM clubs and student leaders. 3 DAYS le

Attention OMM clubs and student leaders. 3 DAYS left to submit a proposal to fund your ideas 💡 to change school culture around mental health. 🧠 Up to 10 clubs will receive $500 to help their ideas come to fruition 🌱thanks to our friends at Shift. Link in bio to learn more and feel free to DM with any questions.

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Content Warning: This post includes mention of food, body image, and body shaming. The winter holidays often include family and loved ones coming together over food. This isn’t easy for everyone, especially for those who are recovering from an eating disorder, or those who are trying to learn a new way to relate to food (and their body), or those who are struggling with food and eating in general. No matter where you stand on the spectrum, the holidays may be full of moments, conversations, and comments that cause uncomfortable or painful feelings. If you experience anxiety around food and eating during the holiday season, you aren’t alone. Many of us are hyper aware of the influx of diet-culture messaging during this time of year about what we should or shouldn’t eat, how we should or shouldn’t move, and how we should or shouldn’t feel. OMM is not here to tell you how you “should” anything. Instead, we’re here to validate however you’re showing up around food this holiday season and provide some tips for how you can show your body some love. In need of help or support? Call the confidential NEDA Hotline at 1-800-931-2237 or text “MIND” to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support from @crisistextline

Our Minds Matter staff will be resting & unpluggin

Our Minds Matter staff will be resting & unplugging from December 23rd, 2022 to January 3rd, 2023. Rest is the best gift you can give yourself, and we encourage you to explore what rest means to you. Rest can be:
- logging off social media
- blocking notifications
- taking a break from work
- implementing your boundaries
- & so much more! Rest is an act of resistance when we live in a society that is often telling us to hustle, grind, and burn ourselves out. We encourage you to celebrate all of the wins you had this year, big & small - and rest however possible. Text “MIND” to 741741 for 24/7 confidential mental health support from @crisistextline or dial 988 to connect with the @988lifeline

We are SO proud of our executive director, Lauren

We are SO proud of our executive director, Lauren Anderson! She has been named a 2022 Washingtonian of the Year by @washingtonianmag. Read Lauren's interview and see the whole list by going to the link in our bio!!⁠
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Want to celebrate this awesome achievement with us? Consider making a year-end gift to OMM. We're just $30K from our goal of raising $200K by the end of this year for our 10-year giving campaign. Follow bit.ly/omm-give to donate!⁠

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