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MCPS and the Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association (MCSPA) are hosting a free virtual event in November to give youth and families the opportunity to hear from mental health experts on issues that are important to them. This weeklong expo features daily themes, dynamic speakers and informational videos, as well as three live events: a Waymaking Special on Student Mental Health, a Careers in Mental Health information session, and a Resource Fair and Q&A session on Saturday, November 13. Sessions are available in multiple languages.
Students may earn up to 11 SSL hours for viewing videos, attending virtual workshops, and participating in follow-up advocacy action during the 2021 MCPS Mental Health Awareness Week:
Asynchronously, students may earn up to 5 SSL hours for viewing videos tagged as SSL and participating in advocacy action throughout the week. More
Students may also earn an additional 2 SSL hours for attending each of the following live events and participating in advocacy action (up to 6 hours total for all three events -- information regarding the SSL reflection form for each of these events will be provided at the conclusion of each event):
If you are in need of mental health assistance:
301-738-2255 (voice 24/7; text/chat from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, daily)
833-632-7233 (24/7)
Review the schedule of video titles and presenters to find topics that interest you.
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Join the live events on YouTube.
Tues. (7 - 8:30 PM) Waymaking Special with Students: YouTube Thurs. (6:30 pm - 8 pm) - Careers in Mental Health Info. Session: YouTube Sat. (12 - 1:30 pm) - Mental Health Resource Fair and Q&A Session: YouTube
This video will be available on Monday, Nov. 8.
Also Available In:español | 中文 | français | tiếng Việt | 한국어 | አማርኛ | Portuguese
This event will highlight student perceptions and concerns regarding their own mental health. Videos from members of the Our Minds Matters club with be interspersed with a panel of student leaders discussing their thoughts and experiences related to mental health, as well as answering questions posed by the audience.
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This video will be available on Tuesday, Nov. 9.
This video will be available on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
As part of the MCPS Mental Health Awareness Week, this live information session will feature mental health professionals talking about their careers. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions to the panelists via the Live YouTube Chat. The show goes live on Thursday, November 11th from 6:30 - 8:00pm.
This video will be available on Thursday, Nov. 11.
This video will be available on Friday, Nov. 12.
The Mental Health Resource Fair is the final event of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021! 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. Co-sponsored by MCSPA.
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.
Featured Presentations
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11/8/21
Other Video Topics
Time: 7 - 8:30 PM How to Join: YouTube
11/9/21
11/10/21
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM How to Join: YouTube
This event will highlight various mental health professions students may be interested in pursuing as a career. There will be panel of mental health professionals available to answer questions about their professions and what it takes to become someone in their field.
11/11/21
11/12/21