Bring Change to Mind (BC2M)

We are #hiring ! If you are in Northern California, consider applying! Northern California Regional Manager, BC2M High School BC2M is seeking a highly motivated individual to oversee the growth of the initiative in Northern California. This is a full time and exempt position. Estimated start date: July 1, 2024. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ● Support 50 existing BC2M clubs across Northern California. ● Recruit additional BC2M HS Clubs for Fall 2024. ● Nurture existing community partners and identify additional stakeholders that can further support the Program in the region. ● Present on the BC2M High School Program in various settings, including classrooms, school districts, and with potential community partners. ● Regularly communicate with the BC2M leadership team to track progress and set goals for the region. ● Collaborate with the BC2M team to create programmatic content and resources ● Communicate directly with teens and high school staff to collect data points related to program quality and impact. ● Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of the Annual Northern California BC2M HS Summit ● Ability to work with teens and school staff on a regular basis. ● Ability to travel to schools and meetings across the state. ● Oversee and support the California Teen Advisory Board. Additional Functions: ● Assist BC2M HQ staff with various program roles as needed. ● Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends Minimum qualifications and requirements: ● Bachelor’s degree in related field ● 4 years of experience with youth required. ● Highly skilled at public speaking ● Three professional references ● Valid driver's license and access to a car. EEO Statement BC2M is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Employment decisions at BC2M are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. #mentalhealthjobs #programmanager #mentalhealth

Looking for your dream job? Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) is hiring to expand the Middle School Program in Indiana. If you are passionate about middle school age youth and mental health, apply at the link below for the remote position of Middle School Program Manager. Middle School Program Manager, Indiana https://lnkd.in/gKgyMNQ4

‼️What if I told you that youth hold the power to reduce stigma, promote help-seeking behaviors, and create more empathetic school communities? 💬 Let's Talk Mental Health at Westfield Middle School this week! MidCon 2024 is the first-of-its-kind conference designed for middle level educators across the country! 🧠 Experience our Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) Middle School Program educational presentations, discussion questions, and activities. Learn how young leaders across the country start mental health conversations with their peers through engaging school-wide activities and events. Talk soon! Karin

So grateful for community partners! As the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials are wrapping up, I want to give a HUGE shoutout and "Thank you" to some amazing partners! Over the last few months Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) has had the opportunity to engage our high school students in the festivities and help to bring mental health to conversation. Thank you to the Indianapolis Colts Kicking the Stigma, USA Swimming & Indiana Sports Corp for including us and giving our students a space to share their voice and experiences! In April, together, we hosted 150 Central Indiana BC2M Students for Under the Surface, an event bringing light to mental health and the challenges we all face. Whether a professional athlete or a high school student, we all have a mental health and it's important to care for it! From this, each student received two free tickets to opening night for Trials and what an incredible night that was! Something truly amazing to witness and be part of! This week, we were part of the Mental Health Hub within the Toyota Aqua Zone. Connecting with people of all ages and from all over the country, it's so great to see mental health at the forefront of the conversation. Thank you to all involved! And, if you haven't experienced the largest swim meet hosted at Lucas Oil Stadium, highly recommend! #SwimTrials24

Feeling incredibly inspired after an enriching experience at the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) conference in Iceland this week! Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) had the privilege of engaging with our partners from the Global Anti-Stigma Alliance http://antistigma.global/ to discuss crucial strides in addressing the persistent and layered stigmas that surround mental health. We are proud to have showcased our youth mental health program, highlighting its impact in enhancing the wellbeing of young individuals nationwide. Excited for the collaborative opportunities ahead with our esteemed partners. Together, we can continue to break barriers and promote mental wellness for all. #MentalHealthAwareness #GlobalAntiStigmaAlliance

From June 1 to 5, I had the privilege of being an ambassador for Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) at the World Psychiatric Association's 2024 "Together Against Stigma" Conference in Iceland. Along with five fellow student ambassadors, we presented our experiences dealing with and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health within our communities- whether in a cultural, academic, or personal context. We spoke to the student experience in relation to battling mental health obstacles including academic burnout and peer comparison, while also being confronted by the intense stigma surrounding mental health. As students, we tend to internalize and perpetuate this stigma on a subconscious level, hindering our personal growth. We should all aim to take steps towards dismantling the stigma within ourselves and our peers, which was one of the overarching themes of our presentations last week. Huge, huge thank you to Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) for this incredible opportunity!

Last Wednesday, we partnered with the Indianapolis Colts #KickingTheStigma, USA Swimming, and Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) to have an open conversation about mental health in sports with various Indiana high schools. The event kicked off with a panel from professional athletes and finished with activities centered around self-care. 🧠 #MentalHealthAwareness

Deadline to apply is this Friday! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gxktV3tz

Get a sneak peek into our upcoming event! On October 10, 2024, we will host Revels & Revelations 12 in San Francisco. This star-studded event will feature entertainment, conversation, heartfelt moments, and the bestowing of the Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award. View some highlights from our past celebrations. https://lnkd.in/gbtVhigj

⭐ 2024 Virtual FEP Conference Speaker Spotlight! ⭐ We're thrilled to introduce Dr. Ruth Shim, MD, MPH as a speaker at the 2024 Virtual FEP Conference! She is a powerhouse in Cultural Psychiatry and Clinical Psychiatry at the University of California, Davis. She also serves as Associate Dean of Diverse and Inclusive Education at University of California, Davis - School of Medicine Dr. Shim received an MPH in health policy from Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University and an MD from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Shim's expertise extends beyond academia. She's a trusted member of the Board of Trustees of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Scientific Advisory Council of Bring Change to Mind (BC2M), advocating to combat stigma surrounding mental illness. She's dedicated to advancing mental health discourse. Dr. Shim serves on the Editorial Boards of JAMA Psychiatry Psychiatric Services, Community Mental Health Journal, and American Psychiatric Publishing, and is co-editor of the books, The Social Determinants of Mental Health, and Social (In)Justice and Mental Health. Her recognition as a Top 20 Black Change Maker by The Sacramento Bee and recipient of numerous awards, including the NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award, underscore her influence. We're thrilled to hear Dr. Ruth Shim at our MHTTC virtual conference in June! Register here: https://lnkd.in/euKM7yYA #firstepisodepsychosis #mentalhealthconference #FEPconference #MHTTC