Minding Your Mind
Minding Your Mind - Impact Summary
1️⃣ Introduction
Minding Your Mind (MYM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health education to students from kindergarten through college, as well as to the adults in their communities. The organization’s mission is to end the stigma associated with mental health issues and to promote help-seeking behavior through education.
2️⃣ Key Programs & Achievements
1. Educational Outreach
Presentations: Conducted over 5,500 presentations, reaching more than 525,000 students nationwide.
Program Topics: Addresses a range of mental health topics, including stress, anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, disordered eating, addictive behavior, trauma, self-harm, and bullying.
Growth in Impact: Increased presentations from 118 in 2011-2012 to 1,410 in 2017-2018, showcasing significant expansion.
2. Evidence-Based Programs
Stigma Reduction: A study by the Scattergood Foundation identified MYM’s Young Adult Speaker Program as an effective stigma-reduction tool, helping students develop a more positive view of mental health services.
Help-Seeking Behavior: Research indicates that MYM’s Speaker Program improves students' willingness to seek professional help, encouraging early intervention and support.
3. Financial Overview
Revenue & Expenses (2023): Reported $1.48 million in revenue and $1.86 million in expenses.
Charity Ratings: Received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, demonstrating transparency, accountability, and financial responsibility.
3️⃣ Conclusion
Minding Your Mind continues to expand its reach and positively impact mental health awareness through educational initiatives and evidence-based programs. By reducing stigma, promoting open conversations, and encouraging help-seeking behavior, MYM is fostering a healthier approach to mental well-being among students and communities nationwide.
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