Breaking The Silence New Mexico

Programs: "inside out arts," a core program of ctn, was developed to generate compassion and reduce discrimination surrounding people with mental illness and includes three components: (1) art classes for those living with mental and co-occuring illnesses. An integral part of the teacher led classes includes creating artwork in a group setting that includes discussions ranging from the therapeutic importance of art in their lives to discussions about materials and approaches used in creating art. Artists are peers who support one another in the work created. The artists' work is showcased at the annual "inside]out art exhibition. " 25 individuals attended the 2-hour art classes offered at the santa fe clubhouse and warehouse 21 through the year. (2) "photovoice: untold minds" is a unique visual storytelling program for individuals living with mental illness that incorporates photography and written story and includes a mentorship program. In 2017, 8 mentees and 7 mentors participated. Photovoice is also showcased at the "inside]out art exhibition. " (3) "inside]out art exhibition: the heart of mental illness" is an annual event that showcases the artwork of artists living with mental illness. The 2017 exhibition took place at the santa fe community gallery, a professional gallery in downtown santa fe. The exhibition benefits the artists and core programs of ctn. In 2017, 45 artists participated, 77 pieces of art were showcased, 35 pieces of art were sold, and approximately 600 people viewed the show, which ran from september 15 to october 14, 2017. Two artists shared his/her story/monologue that focused on their mental illness and the impact of art on their lives. 685 people participated. Http://inside-out. Wixsite. Com/santafeand https://compassionatetouchnetwork. Org

"breaking the silence/new mexico," a core program of ctn, is a stigma-busting curriculum confronting the myths that reinforce the silence about mental illness and suicide. It is offered in upper elementary, middle, and high schools by trained facilitators and includes personal stories, information, resources, and the warning signs of mental illness. Since 2013 we have trained 182 adults and youth who have presented the curriculum to approximately 8,000 students in albuquerque, bernalillo, rio rancho, santa fe, espanola, pojoaque, taos, and zuni pueblo. In 2015 we began to offer adult community forums focused on teen mental health. We have presented to approximately 400 parents and/or individuals who work with or advocate for youth, including school security guards, nurses, and administrative staff. In the year 2017, we presented to 3,049 teens and trained 72 adults including 15 teens at breaking the silence/new mexico's "train the trainer. "www. Compassionatetouchnetwork. Org