As a new mother, Cherissa Ong was overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, which affected her physically and emotionally. Nazaneen Nekbeen, MFT, a licensed mental health therapist, provided care and resources for her to cope. “I still feel anxious sometimes, but I’m handling things so much better now,” she said. Read more about her story: https://k-p.li/450Emnj. #MentalHealthMonth #MothersDay (fb)

Join us on Tuesday, May 13, for a Thriving Schools Summit at the Center for Total Health in Washington, D.C. 💡🎒Featuring a wide array of health and school leaders, the summit will cover topics such as crisis responses in schools, mitigating fear for better health, and attendance as a vital sign. The panel discussions will be supported by Tierra Oseji, MD, physician at Kaiser Permanente, Bethany Demers with Fairfax County Public Schools, Shakeelah Sutton with Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Scott Showalter with Prince George's County Public Schools, Luanda Johnson with Baltimore City Public Schools, and Danielle Goodman Dooley, MD, physician at Children’s National Hospital – among many more 🎤. 📅🔗Please register for free for in-person or virtual attendance at the links below. In-person registration: https://k-p.li/4dgDFso Virtual registration: https://k-p.li/4jAd1fK Pictures are from the Thriving Schools Summit 2024. (fb)