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Additionally, self-care training and support were offered virtually to District administrators through Reducing
the Impact of Secondary Trauma, with 100% of survey respondents recommending the session. Training and
support were also extended to individual school culture coordinators.

Department of Behavioral and Mental Health Resource Tile on the District Portal
Mental health resources remained accessible to District employees through the resource tile. The resources
include District Mental Health Plan, Bulletins, PD & Support Calendar, CAPE Support Services, Co-located
Clinicians, SBHPs, Behavioral Health Agreements, School Psychological Services, PREPaRE Crisis Response,
Trauma-Informed Practices, Mental Health Teams, Caring First, Resources, and Self-Care.

School Behavioral Health Professionals
In FY25, school behavioral health professionals (SBHP) were present in 177
District schools, and their roles included:
• Facilitating school-wide programs to educate students, teachers, and
staff on the prevention and early identification of behavioral and mental
health concerns as well as effective coping strategies.
• Conducting individual and small-group skill-building sessions to
address challenging thoughts and behaviors.
• Initiating or supporting school climate initiatives such as Safe School Ambassadors and We Dine
Together, delivering classroom mental wellness presentations, and teaching mindfulness practices.
• Assisting students and their families with accessing behavioral and mental health services for
significantly challenging behaviors and concerns.
• Providing services that enable early identification of concerns and help reduce the stigma associated
with mental health issues.
• Serving on the school’s Mental Health and Problem-Solving Team.

Building on the book study, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us, these SBHP learned and practiced
trauma-informed, arts-based strategies known as NeuroArts to promote the mental well-being of students and
their families. NeuroArts is the study of how the arts measurably change the brain and body and how this
knowledge informs practices that advance health and well-being.

Annual Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference
The District’s annual professional learning event offers an opportunity
for collaboration across the District in support of student mental health
and well-being, ultimately fostering greater student engagement and
improved academic outcomes. The conference began with the keynote
session, “Power of the Positive: Cultivating Optimism.” Attendees
selected from 30 breakout sessions and visited an on-site resource fair
to connect with and gain insights from various District departments
and community agencies.

Staff participate in the Student Mental
Health and Wellness Conference.

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