Meet Sofia, Sesame Street’s very own social worker! Share this video to show children how feelings helpers like Sofia help little ones better understand their emotions. m.sesame.org/meetsofiatw #EmotionalWellbeing #Resources

#UMSSW MSW Program is a 60-credit program that can be completed in two to four years. Offering three locations — the main campus in Baltimore, The Universities at Shady Grove, or the Online, ow.ly/euPh50StbyQ. Applications for our Spring and Fall 2025 semesters will open on Sept. 1, 2024.

7/24 - Join #UMSSW's Institute & Maryland DJS for a webinar on Credible Messenger Programming! Learn about innovative strategies to support at-risk youth, improve outcomes, discover key components, delivery methods & budgeting for this impactful approach, ow.ly/jNnJ50SCEg3

8/15 - Join #UMSSW's Gisele Ferretto for a live webinar hosted by @NASW, "Ethical Practice Standards when Providing Teletherapy", ow.ly/mTHS50SCS4g.

🗳️ Vote for #UMSSW's Student Derrick Whiting: 2024 Baltimore Homecoming Hero Finalist The Baltimore Banner, ow.ly/PRYF50SJ67b. Whiting also was one of 13 community leaders selected by The Baltimore Banner for its 2024 class of Emerging Leaders.

Everyone feels sad or low, but these feelings usually pass. Depression is different and has severe symptoms that affect how people feel, think, and act. Learn the signs and symptoms of depression, how it is diagnosed, treatments, and ways to get help. go.nih.gov/AlFV6DY

Free time in the summer sometimes means more time for screens. However, a recent study found that reducing screen time can improve child and adolescent mental health. Read more here: buff.ly/3WASdfA

Congratulations to Chancellor @JayPerman , named 2024 CEO of the Year! 🎉 His impactful leadership in higher education continues to inspire the #UMSSW #UMB community. We're proud to have such a dedicated chancellor!

Mental health IS health—so take care of yourself and your mind. Visit samhsa.gov/mental-health for resources and support if you or someone in your life is struggling with mental health.

Balancing academic excellence & #mentalhealth can be challenging for students. Read about one student's journey through burnout & recovery, & learn valuable insights on maintaining #wellbeing while striving for success. Full #YouMatter blog: bit.ly/3WiZy3u

9/4 Webinar: Residential Programming for Girls: Creating a Therapeutic, Healing Environment for Girls and Gender-Expansive Young People. Maryland DJS will share their vision for residential programs for girls utilizing national experts & best practices, ow.ly/OU7e50T6xu8.

Join us on 9/10 for #WorldSuicide PreventionDay - “An Afternoon of Hope,” a live conversation on Mental Health Awareness. 10+ speakers across 7 cities, including #UMSSWResearch Dr. Jodi J Frey Center for Behavioral Health & Well-Being Research, providing vital insights with impactful dialogue, ow.ly/pSNS50TeuqF.

Join #UMSSWResearch's Lunchtime Research Seminar on 2/19, celebrating seven recently promoted #UMSSW faculty; Christabel Cheung, Wendy Shaia, Nalini Negi, Laura Loessner, Nadine Finigan-Carr, Adam Schneider, and Lynn Michalopolous, ow.ly/4ans50TkeEi

In honor of #SuicidePreventionMonth, SAMHSA is hosting a fireside chat on Black youth suicide prevention. 🖥️ Answering the Call: Empowering Communities to Prevent Suicide Among Black Youth 📆 Wednesday, 9/25 ⏰ 2–3:30 PM ET Register today ➡️ zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

CALLING ALL UMMC & University of Maryland, Baltimore TEAM MEMBERS! Apply for the 2024 Innovation Challenge and win up to $100k for your healthcare ideas which work to improve health outcomes or the care experience for our patients, families, or team members. To learn more: umm.edu/innovation-cha…

Today is the final day of our drive to help West Baltimore students get the school supplies they need! give.umaryland.edu/umb-staff-sena…

10/5 Join the Maryland Emerging Leaders Committee and Advance Maryland to navigate voting and legislative participation and learn about effective advocacy campaigns. Register, ow.ly/JocA50Tzxzm.

At #UMSSW, we're committed to breaking the cycle of intimate partner violence. Our latest Connections magazine features alumna Tania Araya on tackling systemic challenges to end #IPV Read more: ow.ly/fn9m50TMHzc #EndIPV

How does your vote impact fair wages? Saru Jayaraman of @OneFairWage breaks it down at our upcoming panel. Don't miss this chance to engage with leading advocates! #ActivateYourVoice #SocialJustice"

At #UMSSW, we're committed to breaking the cycle of IPV. Our '24 Homecoming themed “IPV: Breaking Down Systems of Power, Privilege, and Oppression,” featured a roundtable of local experts moderated by assistant professor Laurie Graham, PhD. Read More: ow.ly/MwAO50TUIxk