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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! DCPS School Mental Health is excited to invite you to our Pathways to Wellness Parent series. We are hosting a series of community conversations across DCPS focused on supporting your child’s mental and emotional well-being. RSVP to Events Below

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thu07may5:00 pm6:00 pmFeaturedBuilding Resilience & Emotional Skills for Elementary StudentsRSVP FOR THIS SESSION5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Maury Elementary School, 1250 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002This Event Starts In Event Organized ByDCPS School Mental HealthEvent Type Mental Health Awareness Month

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thu14may5:00 pm6:00 pmTeen Suicide and PreventionRSVP FOR THIS SESSION5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Benjamin Banneker High School, 1600 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001This Event Starts In Event Organized ByDCPS School Mental HealthEvent Type Mental Health Awareness Month

thu28may5:00 pm6:00 pmSocial Media & Mental HealthRSVP FOR THIS SESSION5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Alice Deal Middle School, 3815 Fort Dr NW, Washington, DC 20016This Event Starts In Event Organized ByDCPS School Mental HealthEvent Type Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being and reduce the stigma surrounding it.

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