We educate about the myths, stereotypes, and stigma that reinforce the silence about mental illness and suicide.
Breaking the Silence / New Mexico (BTS/NM) offers a stigma-busting curriculum for upper elementary, middle, and high school students, which focuses on mental illness and suicide awareness.
Through personal stories, activities, and information, students learn about mental illness and the importance of professional and peer support.
In addition to classroom presentations, BTS/NM offers professional development for educators and community forums.
Our mission promotes mental health literacy, well-being, and advocacy for youth, teens, and adults through education, personal story, and the arts. Our primary focus is the public health challenge of mental illness, suicide, and stigma.
About
Find out about BTS/NM: our mission, methods, and the results of our advocacy for mental illness awareness.
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Ready to take the next step? Become a facilitator, invite us to present at your school, and more!
We are so grateful
To our generous sponsors for their support of this important work to break the silence around mental illness and suicide.
Pictured at left: Danielle, Gina, and Dave Ripley of Border States Electric.
We thank the Ripleys for bringing their heart to Breaking the Silence / NM.