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 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. This presentation includes educational slides, videos, and discussion. Audience members can ask questions and gain 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 now a temporary paid opportunity (through November 2023) thanks to a grant from the Vermont Community Foundation.

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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 life 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 life 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 life 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