Flexible Learning for Adolescent Resiliency Education

A Middle School Mental Health Literacy Curriculum by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) in partnership with educational researchers at the University of Texas, the University of Oregon and the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative.
Empowering Middle Schoolers with Mental Health Knowledge. FLARE is a trauma-informed, flexible mental health curriculum designed for middle school classrooms. It equips students with the skills to understand emotions, reduce stigma, build resilience, and seek help when needed.
Why FLARE?
  • Addresses the growing mental health needs of adolescents
  • Aligns with national health education standards
  • Built with flexibility for schools, educators, and
  • support staff
  • Designed for both health educators and trusted adults (no clinical background required).

​Core Topics Include:
  • Mental Health & Well-Being
  • Brain Development & Stress
  • Healthy Coping & Self-Advocacy
  • Communication & Leadership
  • Asking for Help & Finding Support
  • + Optional Modules on Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Eating Disorders, and more.

NAMI National’s Government Relations, Policy & Advocacy Team has completed and published their school mental health education map, which provides a state landscape of mental health education requirements in schools. Click here to learn more.
Program Goals:
  • Improve mental health literacy
  • Promote well-being and positive self-image
  • Encourage help-seeking behaviorsFoster empathy and reduce stigma

​Who Can Use FLARE?
  • Teachers, school staff, community facilitators, and trusted adults—anyone committed to youth wellness.

​Program Overview

Please fill out the form below to access the updated program manual PDF with curriculum, handouts, and videos. This large PDF has been divided into two files.