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Say it Out Loud
Mental health conditions affect one in five teens, and yet very few talk about it. There is no health without mental health!
In this interactive discussion, we answer questions and talk about mental health, our own lived experiences, warning signs, how to help a friend, and do our part to start conversations that end stigma.
Moderator:
Rita Utz
Panelists:
Kavin Bahrani
Ariel Small
Cory Garner
Melissa Rush
Previous Say it Out Loud Presentation: https://youtu.be/et5zVUa48M4
Link to full film:
Hiding in Plain Sight | Episode 1
"The Storm," episode one of Hiding in Plain Sight, focuses on over twenty young people who provide an intimate look at what it’s like to experience the symptoms of mental illness, from depression to addiction to suicide ideation, exploring the impact of childhood trauma, stigma, and social media.
Permitted use:
Stream Only
Accessibility:
Caption
Caution:
Drugs / Alcohol / Tobacco / Firearms, Mature Content, Violence
RESOURCES
StrengthofUs is an online community designed to inspire young adults impacted by mental health issues to think positive, stay strong, and achieve their goals through peer support and resource sharing.
Mental Health Guide for the College Student
Teen Mental Health
Teen Mental Health: Geared towards teenagers, this website provides learning tools on a variety of mental illnesses, videos, and resources for friends. http://teenmentalhealth.org/
One in five teens lives with a mental health condition and yet more than half are not getting the help they need. Stigma remains a huge barrier to teens seeking help. Many cite fear of negative perceptions as a major factor in choosing not to speak up.
Raising awareness by sharing information and starting conversations about mental health is key in reducing these perceptions and increasing the likelihood that teens will seek mental health care when they need it. NAMI is committed to helping start those conversations. We have created Say it Out Loud to get teens talking about mental health.
More: http://www.nami.org/sayitoutloud
NAMI Basics OnDemand is a free, six-session online education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms. NAMI Basics OnDemand is an adaptation of the in-person course offered in 43 states by NAMI affiliates.
More: https://www.nami.org/Videos/NAMI-Basics-OnDemand
2023 CHKD Community Connections
Please click here for the digital version of CHKD Community Connections, and pass it on!
The Amazing Line-up Includes:
Featured Presentations with Dr. Sarah Davis and Evie Granville
Parenting Workshops and Webinars
Virtual Dads in Action Podcasts
Spanish Language Health and Wellness Resources
Virtual Baby Showers and Welcome Baby
Practical Parenting Tips – Pet Loss
Community Events and Conferences
Birth and Beyond Parenting Blog- 10 Ways to Support Kids’ Mental Health
Questions? Contact: Outreach@CHKD.org
Ending the Silence
NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition.
NAMI Ending the Silence presentations include two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.
For more information or to request a presentation click here
What Your Audience Will Get
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Free of cost to schools and communities
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NAMI Ending the Silence for Students: 50-minute presentation designed for middle and high school students that includes warning signs, facts and statistics and how to get help for themselves or a friend. Research has shown that NAMI Ending the Silence for Students is effective in changing middle and high school students’ knowledge and attitudes toward mental health conditions and toward seeking help
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NAMI Ending the Silence for School Staff: 1-hour presentation for school staff members that includes information about warning signs, facts and statistics, how to approach students and how to work with families
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NAMI Ending the Silence for Families: 1-hour presentation for adults with middle or high school aged youth that includes warning signs, facts and statistics, how to talk with your child and how to work with school staff
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What People Are Saying
“I’m really grateful and glad that you talked to us. I often feel very alone or weird because many kids my age don’t understand. But, now I’m sure they would be more supportive of me.” -Student