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10th Annual Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference
        The annual professional learning event was founded on the belief that by breaking down silos between work groups, the
        District can better support student mental health and well-being, leading to better student engagement and improved
        academic achievement.

        The FY24 conference, held on February 19 at Park Vista Community HS, with the keynote session titled “The Neuroscience
        of Resilience and Personal Reflections,” was presented by Dr. Randy Blakely, Executive Director of the Florida Atlantic
        University Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute. The remainder of the day allowed attendees to select from 29 breakout sessions
        on “Building Positive & Appropriate Relationships,” “Maintenance Matters: Strategies for a Thriving Mental Health Team,”
        and “Understanding Trauma and Its Impact.” The conference allowed attendees to visit with and learn from departments
        across the District and community agencies.






















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