Our team of dedicated professionals is devoted to sharing mental health education, and we would be delighted to work with you! Please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule a presentation or discuss your needs further. We kindly request that you schedule presentations at least two weeks in advance, as it allows us to adequately prepare our presentations, gather resources, and rehearse material, while avoiding scheduling conflicts or miscommunications.
Talking Mental Health
Classroom Lesson Objectives
- Understanding that mental illness is a physical illness
- Understand mental health and mental illness stigma
- Understand the importance of caring for one’s mental health and identify ways to do it
- Gain basic knowledge about mental illnesses, warning signs, and other factors
- Know how to help someone dealing with mental illness
- Identify where to get help in school and other resources
- For more information, please email us or call 505-544-6023 and speak with our Outreach Coordinator.
Upper Elementary (4th, 5th Graders)
- Lesson 1
- Lesson 2
- (45 minutes each)
Middle School
- Lesson 1
- Lesson 2
- (45 minutes each)
High School
- Lesson 1
- Lesson 2
- Lesson 3
- (50 minutes each)
Booster Lesson: LGBTQIA+
Lesson: 60 minutes | For High School Students and/or Teachers
This booster lesson will look at the mental health challenges (and common mental illnesses) those identifying as LGBTQIA+ face and factors that increase their risk for having a mental illness. We’ll also look at the stigma associated with being LGBTQIA+ and having a mental illness, as well as ways to be an ally and advocate for LGBTQIA+ in your school and community.
Professional Development For School Administration, Teachers, and Organizations Working with Children
One presentation (1.5-3 hours)
This training includes information about mental illnesses, warning signs, and other factors impacting mental health. We provide the tools and resources to address student mental health struggles compassionately and effectively. Participants engage in role play to practice these skills. The length and content can be adapted to meet the specific needs of the school or organization.
Community Forum
For parents and general public | One presentation (1.5 hours)
This presentation includes information about the mental health spectrum, warning signs, mental illnesses, cultural impact on mental health, other risk factors, how to talk to your child, and suicide prevention. This presentation can be adapted to meet the specific needs of your school, group, or organization.
