The "Every Mind Matters" Program
A mental health and wellness curriculum for Grades 5-9 and Grades 9-12

NAMI NJ has recently introduced a new program, "Every Mind Matters" (EMM), a mental illness education program targeted to children in Grades 5-9 and Grades 9-12. "Every Mind Matters" is designed to teach children the importance of taking care of their mental health, as well as their physical health. EMM explains the meaning of stigma and how we can stamp out stigma related to persons with disabilities. The program also teaches about famous people who have made great contributions to our society, despite their disabilities.

The "Every Mind Matters" Program includes a 45-minute to one-hour classroom presentation with hands-on activities, a learning packet, and a list of resources. It is presented by trained educators in an interactive format. Presentations can be scheduled for groups of 10 - 50 students.

Here are some of the comments we've received about "Every Mind Matters:"

     "Heartfelt thanks for a wonderful presentation!"

     "The kids are still buzzing about EMM."

     "The students who attended EMM especially liked the relaxation exercise!"

For more information or to schedule a presentation, please contact:

Kathleen Considine
NAMI NJ Program Director
"Educating the Educators" & "Every Mind Matters" Programs
800-706-0316 or email ete@naminj.org


Program Brochure (pdf)

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