MAY is mental health awareness month
Boston Public Schools (BPS) is actively supporting Mental Health Awareness Month with a series of resources and activities scheduled throughout May 2024. The month is structured around weekly themes that aim to educate and provide useful resources to both students and adults.
Resources and Activities Schedule
Week 1: What is Mental Health? (May 6 - May 10)
- "What is Mental Health": An overview initially shared in the September 2023 BHS Mental Health Digest. This digest is a recurring newsletter targeting schools and families with information on behavioral health.
- Ways to Build Your Mental Health (MH) Skills: The September 2023 issue of the BHS Mental Health Digest also includes methods to enhance mental well-being.
- MH 101 Training: A free training program available to adults wanting to learn more about mental health, crafted by BHS.
- Resources: The May 2024 BHS Mental Health Digest provides a compendium of local and national mental health resources. Additionally, the 2024 Mental Health Month Flyer, including QR codes, facilitates easy access to this information in schools.
Week 2: Expanding Access to Mental Health Support (May 13 - May 17)
- Focus on BPS's initiatives like Project PROVIDE and DESE Grant, and partnerships aimed at expanding mental health services.
Week 3: Providers in Your School Community (May 20 - May 24)
- Focus on the roles of school psychologists, social workers, and counselors with resources like the NASP SP Infographic and Fact Sheet detailing the functions and importance of school psychologists.
Week 4: Healthy Practices Outside School (May 27 - May 31)
- The theme will discuss maintaining mental health during the summer break, though specific activities and resources are yet to be detailed.
These initiatives not only aim to raise awareness but also equip the BPS community with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster a supportive environment for mental health.
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