NAMI Ending the Silence for Students
NAMI Ending the Silence for Students is a 50-minute presentation designed for middle and high school students. The presentation includes warning signs, facts and statistics, and how to get help for themselves or friends.
Research has shown that NAMI Ending the Silence for Students is effective in changing middle and high school students’ knowledge and attitudes toward mental health conditions and toward seeking help.
Knowledge and attitudes towards mental health scores changed following ETS presentations, compared to the control group who did not view the presentation and whose scores did not change
Research has shown that NAMI Ending the Silence for Students is effective in changing middle and high school students’ knowledge and attitudes toward mental health conditions and toward seeking help.
Knowledge and attitudes towards mental health scores changed following ETS presentations, compared to the control group who did not view the presentation and whose scores did not change
- Results were found in both middle and high schools
“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
Why Ending the Silence Matters