For Middle & High School Students: NAMI Ending the Silence
Ending the Silence is a free, evidence-based, 50-minute session designed for middle and high school students. Students will learn about mental health conditions through a power point slide presentation accompanied by either a short video or a personal testimony from a young adult who describes their journey to recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic.
NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps middle and high school aged youth 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 has two additional programs with the same format -
NAMI Ending the Silence for School Staff, Church Staff or Community Staff (in person only): Is a free, 1-hour, evidence-based, presentation that includes information about warning signs, facts and statistics, how to approach students/youth and how to work with families
NAMI Ending the Silence for Families (in person only): Is a free, evidence- based, 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
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
"Thank you, Renee, for coming to my school and sharing your story. You have changed my life forever. The things you explained about your depression relate to how I feel. When I got home, I immediately talked to my parents and hopefully I will get some help." -Student
“It is amazing what just one day, one talk can do. You never really know what’s going on in the brain of any particular student.” -Teacher
"Recently parents from two different families reached out to me after their children had seen NAMI Ending the Silence. Both were thanking me for the work we do along with being grateful to know about us as a resource. They were able to have very meaningful and open conversations with their children/students and happy they are getting this information in the school setting." -ETS Program Leader
For more information or to schedule a program contact or call Michaelyn Sloan, M.S.Ed. NAMI ETS Coordinator, michaelyn@namissofc.org 815-469-6237
