“10 for 10” is a program where local youth are leading conversations around mental health. The program is based in talking about our own mental health; and how we can be more open, honest, and vulnerable. In addition to the conversations, community members are making 10 commitments over these 10 days to raise awareness.
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Jay Kiel (Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries at St. Luke’s Church in Middleton) started the program in 2020 by committing to run 10 miles a day for 10 days. His commitment was an effort to raise awareness of these conversations, and fight the stigma of mental health. Jay and the 10 for 10 team are encouraging the community to take up their own 10 day commitment, and join in talking about our own mental health.
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The goal of 10 for 10 is to have open and honest conversations around these topics as a community, while working to break the silence and stigma around mental health. This is a free resource. All are welcomed and encouraged to use these topics and tools to start your own conversations in your own communities.
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We encourage you to use the resources videos and more to have conversations and break the stigma each and everyday, not just 10 days in October.
These conversations are important, breaking the silence and stigma is important. There are many resources
available to know where to go for help, how to help, and to learn more about this important topic.
Check out all of the conversations and resources from 2020's 10 for 10.
Check out all of the conversations and resources from 2021's 10 for 10.