Ending the Silence

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.

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About This Program

NAMI Ending the Silence is an evidence-based program. The presentation includes two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. This presentation includes educational slides, videos, and discussion. Audience members can ask questions and gain an understanding of an often misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.

This free 50-minute presentation is designed for middle and high school students, school staff, and/or adult family members of students.

Joining NAMI Vermont as an Ending the Silence presenter is a paid opportunity!

Upcoming Training:

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our April Ending the Silence Presenter Training. There are no current offerings for this training at the moment. However, if you are interested in attending the next training, please register for our waitlist.

If you have any questions or want to schedule an Ending the Silence presentation, please contact our program coordinator at [email protected].

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NAMI Ending the Silence

What Your Students Will Learn:

The science and impact of mental illness on youth, as well as concrete ways to use this knowledge
Signs and symptoms of mental illness
That people with mental illness can live full lives
Recovery and coping strategies
How to speak up for themselves or a friend
How to reduce stigma around mental illness

Ending the Silence for School Staff

What School Staff Will Learn:

The science and impact of mental illness on youth, as well as concrete ways to use this knowledge
Signs and symptoms of mental illness
That people with mental illness can live full lives
Recovery and coping strategies
How to talk to students and their families about mental illness
How to help students exhibiting symptoms
How to reduce stigma around mental illness

Ending the Silence for Families

What Families Will Learn:

The science and impact of mental illness on youth, as well as concrete ways to use this knowledge
Signs and symptoms of mental illness
That people with mental illness can live full lives
Recovery and coping strategies
How to talk to school staff about youth mental health
How to help their middle or high-school-age family member
How to reduce stigma around mental illness