We have thrilled to be bringing our Ending the Silence mental health awareness program to another Westside LA school district: Malibu! We kicked it off by offering presentations to Mr. Ervin’s 10th grade classes. More coming soon!
More Family-to-Family Teachers, Coming Right Up
We’re so pleased to report that we trained a new crop of NAMI teachers and fierce mental health advocates at a Family- to-Family teacher training, which was coordinated by our Program Director Tim Davis and taught by our Board Co-President
Why We Need Mental Health Education in High Schools
Post by Executive Director Erin Raftery Ryan, originally written for Thrive Global on the need for mental health education. Thrive reached out to us to provide perspective for their new #ThrivingMind initiative dedicated to moving the conversation about mental health
In the Field: Mental Health Community Day at Pali High
We had a great day at Palisades Charter High School, where we set up a table at mental health-themed community day and brought along one of ambassadors and “Ending the Silence” presenters, Dylan Dunlap, for an acoustic set and remarks in support
Mental Health Resources for Students
For back to school: mental health resources for students, parents, and teachers.
Ending the Silence Lunch & Learn: Extending Our Reach
We held a Lunch & Learn at Palisades Charter High School on June 25, to present community members with information and insights about our “Ending the Silence” program for students, parents, and teachers in Los Angeles. Our NAMI Westside Program