Teen suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth ages 15-19. Our Minds Matter was founded by the Anderson family after losing their son, Josh, to suicide at the age of 17. Using the power of peer influence, its teen-led clubs are designed to reach all teens within a school community. Teens receive hands-on support to lead activities, facilitate discussions that improve their own wellbeing, and organize school-wide campaigns that raise awareness, share resources,and build coping skills and social connectedness. Through this peer-driven model, students become active participants in fostering healthier, more supportive school environments. OMM staff also involve teens in decisionmaking at the school district level to create more resilient systems. Reaching over 100,000 middle and high school teens each year, OMM empowers teens to shift their school cultures, making mental health the new normal.

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