Daily Schedule
Each day of mental health week will feature a different mental health theme with videos based on that theme. Videos will be available on the morning of the day they are scheduled. Daily themes and video topics are listed below.
Be-Well 365 Mental Health Week
Keynote Speaker
10/26/20
Promoting Mental Health and Well-being SSL
Dr. Jill Bohnenkamp
Assistant Professor
National Center for School Mental Health,
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Be Peaceful
Presenter
10/27/20
Positive Psychology During a Pandemic: Can We Really Find Happiness at a Time Like This? (for parents and students) SSL
Tim Bono, PhD
Assistant Dean
College of Arts & Science,
Washington University in St. Louis
Lecturer in Psychological & Brain Sciences
Author of Happiness 101: Simple Secrets to Smart Living & Well-Being
Presenter
10/27/20
Coping with Stress During COVID-19 (Korean)
Nayoung Kim
School Psychologist, Psychological Services
Presenter
10/27/20
Self-Care and Coping for Parents (for parents)
Emily Arker and Tamie Smith
School Psychologists, Psychological Services
Presenter
10/27/20
Minimizing Meltdowns During COVID-19 (for parents)
Linda Marcoux
School Psychologist, Carl Sandburg Learning Center
Presenter
10/27/20
Tips & Tricks: Resiliency in the Times of COVID
Harriet Kuhn
Presenter
10/27/20
Rise Up to the New Reality
Kaiser Permanente
Video Topics
10/27/20
Be Safe
Presenter
10/28/20
Dating Violence
Melinda Bellafiore and Janice Campbell
School Psychologists, Psychological Services
Presenter
10/28/20
SOS Signs of Suicide Parent Training 20-21 (in multiple languages)
English: Michelle Palmer
Coordinator, Psychological Services
Amharic: Nazareth Aregai
ESOL Transition Counselor, International Admissions and Enrollment
Chinese: Amy Wu
School Psychologist, Bilingual Assessment Team (BAT) & Preschool Education Program (PEP)
French: Elizabeth Fisher
ESOL Transition Counselor, International Admissions and Enrollment
French: Eunjung Joy Lee
Parent Community Coordinator, Student, Family and School Services
Portuguese: Elizabeth Fisher
ESOL Transition Counselor, International Admissions and Enrollment
Spanish: Wendy Mejia
School Psychologist, Psychological Services
Spanish: Han Nguyen
School Psychologist, Bilingual Assessment Team and Psychological Services
Presenter
10/28/20
Kaiser Permanente
Presenter
10/28/20
Kaiser Permanente
Video Topics
10/28/20
- Domestic Violence
- Suicide Prevention: BTheOne.org
- Cybercivility & Cybersafety
- Suicide Prevention: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Crisis Intervention
- Love is Respect
Phone: 1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474 - Victim Assistance & Sexual Assault Program
Weekdays: 240-777-1355
24-hour crisis line: 240-777-4357 - Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Phone: 1-800-656-4673
Be Healthy
Presenter
10/29/20
The Impact of Exercise and Routines on Mental Health (for parents and students) SSL
Kim Batten, Helaine Larach, and Heather MacVean
School Psychologists, Psychological Services and Social Emotional Special Education Services (SESES)
Presenter
10/29/20
Estrategias Para Las Familias Durante y Despues Del Codi-19 (Strategies for families during and after COVID-19)
Patricia Sicora and Ana Groene
School Psychologists, Bilingual Assessment Team (BAT)
Presenter
10/29/20
Zumba Video 1 (for parents and students) SSL
Claysmile Entertainment
Presenter
10/29/20
Zumba Video 2 (for parents and students) SSL
Presenter
10/29/20
Yoga Video (for parents and students) SSL
Tanya Proffitt
Claysmile Entertainment
Presenter
10/29/20
Core Strength Training: 10-minute Workout SSL
ZuZu & Greg
Claysmile Entertainment
Presenter
10/29/20
Kaiser Permanente
Presenter
10/29/20
Kaiser Permanente
Video Topics
10/29/20
Be Connected
Presenter
10/30/20
Effective Communication (for students) SSL
Madison Elmore
School Psychologist, Psychological Services
Presenter
10/30/20
Social Media in 2020 (for students and parents) SSL
Kim Fegadel
School Psychologist, Psychological Services
Presenter
10/30/20
How to Talk so Your Teens will Listen: Understanding Mental Health Challenges among Asian American Youth (for parents) English
Dr. Cixin Wang
Presenter
10/30/20
How to Talk so Your Teens will Listen: Understanding Mental Health Challenges among Asian American Youth (for parents) Chinese
Dr. Cixin Wang
Presenter
10/30/20
The Impact of Social Change on Mental Health (for parents and students) SSL
Gabrielle Estevez and Katherine Oyson
School Psychologist Interns, Psychological Services
Presenter
10/30/20
Social Skills in Young Children
Kevin Riley
School Psychologist, Psychological Services
Presenter
10/30/20
Kaiser Permanente
Video Topics
10/28/20
Virtual Mental Health Resource Fair
and Q&A Session
Saturday, October 31 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Theme: Be Aware
How to Join Saturday's Live Virtual Events SSL
Learn about mental health resources and supports available from MCPS, county agencies and non-profits. Ask questions to these experts during the Q&A Session.
All community members are invited to join on Zoom from noon to 1:30 p.m.
(Passcode: 842182)
Presenter
10/31/20
Damión Perkins
Arts-Based Learning Health Educator
Kaiser Permanente
Presenter
10/31/20
Mrs. Ruschelle Reuben
Associate Superintendent
MCPS
Presenter
10/31/20
Allison Stearns
Chief Executive Officer
Caring Matters
Presenter
10/31/20
Gisela Martinez
Mental Health Therapist II
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, DHHS
Presenter
10/31/20
Dipika Cheung
Crisis Prevention and Intervention Call Manager
EveryMind
Presenter
10/31/20
Monica Martin
Administrator
Child/Adolescent School and Community-Based Services
Children, Youth and Family Services, DHHS
Presenter
10/31/20
Gregory A. Brightbill
Secretary
GLSEN Maryland
Presenter
10/31/20
Robyn Rosenbauer
EAP Specialist
EAP
Presenter
10/31/20
Henok Solomon
Care Coordinator
The Landing (FSI)
Presenter
10/31/20
Sami Sapkota
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Asian American Health Initiative
Waymaking Watch Party Webinar
10 am - 11:15 am on Sat., Oct. 31
Waymaking Watch Party Zoom Webinar Link