Mindset Matters
Program Overview
Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) Health programming introduces the Mindset Matters program to students, parents, school administrators, teachers, counselors, supportive staff, licensed paraprofessionals, and youth organizations in Nevada communities. The program utilizes some aspects of the Strong Minds program, in addition to new elements from the 8-Dimensions of Wellness Model, the Together Counts Program, and evidence-based activities to teach Nevada students adaptive coping skills and strategies to maintain emotional wellness. The Mindset Matters program can be adapted for any age group and ability. Topics include:
- Emotion identification and regulation
- Relaxation breathing
- Cognitive restructuring
- Muscle relaxation: Yoga and stretching
- Mindfulness and interpersonal relationships
- Social wellness and social skills.
Outcome
The program will provide schools and community organizations with the resources and materials they need to integrate an emotional wellness program to address the growing rates of mental health concerns in the Nevada community. The unmet mental health needs of children and adolescents pose a challenge to the success of our youth. Rates of mental health concerns, including depression and psychological stress, have been increasingly rising, but students in Nevada receiving support remain disproportionately small.
“Mindset Matters has helped us establish a consistent standard across our various school programs and camps. It keeps our kids happy, entertained, and kind.”
Alex
Peavine Elementary School Sierra Kids afterschool program
Contact Information
Jackie Means, Program Manager-Healthy Athletes
jackiem@sonv.org
Harry Mong III, Vice President of Operations
harrym@sonv.org