1. Student Mental Health The local affiliate of the
National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Student Mental Health

2. Our Mission
NAMI Sacramento is a grassroots organization that provides a community of support, education, resources and outreach activities to families, friends and persons with mental illness so as to improve their general welfare, and to reduce the stigma of mental illness.

3. Our Organization Why we exist National – State – County
Member based organization
What we do for our communities

4. What We Do
Support
Educate
Inform
Advocate

5. Why we do what we do 1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness
Nearly 1 in 25 adults (10 million) live with a serious mental illness
One half of all chronic mental illnesses begin by age 14; three quarters by the age of 24

6. The Consequences
Approximately 10.2 million Americans have co-occuring mental health and addiction disorders
50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24.
The average delay between onset of symptoms and intervention is 8 to 10 years.

7. The Impact
Approximately 50% of those students aged 14 and older with mental illness will drop out of high school.
70% of youth in the juvenile criminal justice system are living with a mental illness.
90% of those who commit suicide have an underlying mental illness
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US...
…and it’s preventable!

8. Warning Signs
Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than 2 weeks (e.g., crying regularly, feeling fatigued, feeling unmotivated).
Trying to harm or kill oneself or making plans to do so.
Out-of-control, risk-taking behaviors that can cause harm to self or others.
Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes with a racing heart, physical discomfort or fast breathing.
Not eating, throwing up or using laxatives to lose weight; significant weight loss or gain.

9. Warning Signs (cont)
Severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships.
Repeated use of drugs or alcohol.
Drastic changes in behavior, personality or sleeping habits (e.g., waking up early and acting agitated).
Extreme difficulty in concentrating or staying still that can lead to failure in school.
Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities like hanging out with friends or going to classes.

10. There is Hope!

11. NAMI on Campus
NAMI on Campus (NOC) is a student led club. If you are a School Faculty/Staff member: Please contact Zuleima Flores, Programs Manager
Ending the Silence presentations
May is Mental Health Month

12. NAMI Advocates Counselors on campuses Anti-Bullying programs
Training for all staff
Working relationships with families.

13. NAMI Walks Build your local mental health community
Raise Funds and Awareness

14. Ways to get help Talk with your doctor or teacher
Connect with other individuals and families
Educate yourself about mental illness
Forgive yourself

15. How you can help Inform yourself…now.
Don’t assign blame or find fault.
Listening is more valuable than talking.
Connect with other staff and families.
Remember, it’s not just about the kids.

16. How you can help Visit: https://namica.org/find-your-local-nami/
Visit:
Normalize the Conversation.
The reality is, there is no “physical” or “mental” health, there is only health.

17. Thank You for your Help!