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INNOVATIVE LESSONS
put a human face on mental illness and confront the myths that reinforce the silence.

JUST ONE LESSON ON MENTAL ILLNESS could make all the difference in the lives of young people whose lives have been thrown tragically off course by no fault brain disorders such as:

Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder

PREVIEW VIDEO
Student Voices Loud and Proud

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STUDENTS LEARN

• Biology, not a character flaw, causes mental illness.
• Mental illness has never been more treatable
• Warning signs
• How to overcome stigma

EASY TO USE

• For upper elementary, middle school, high school
• Fully scripted lessons and suggested activities
• Eye-catching posters and board game
• Plans can be used for one day or extended
• No prior knowledge of the subject required

Breaking The Silence: Teaching the Next Generation about Mental Illness btslessonplans@aol.com
NAMI Queens/Nassau 1981 Marcus Avenue, Suite C-117 Lake Success, NY 11042 ph. 516-326-0797 fax: 516-437-5785

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