A recent study found the rate of suicide attempts for black youths shot up an alarming 73 percent from 1991 to 2017. nyti.ms/2EYlIiT

Individuals with a mental health condition often wish to work and are able to – but their unemployment rates remain three to four times those of individuals without mental illness. bit.ly/2QZbDrz

"When I saw the hardship, isolation and grief I went through, I wanted to give to others what I never had: another person to say, 'I see you. You’re not alone.' That’s what drives me forward. It’s the fuel for everything I do." bit.ly/2UIPgtX

Support continues this week for students and families. Contact the M-DCPS - Mental Health Services Mental Health Services Parent Assistance Line at (305) 995-7100 or log on to mentalhealthservices.dadeschools.net. MDCPS Operations #mentalwellnessmatters

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth ! Pay special attention to your mental and emotional well-being as you navigate the pandemic. Remember, it's okay not to be okay, you're not alone. Better days are ahead!

Good luck to all students taking #APExams starting today! You already know everything you need to succeed. Just relax and take a breath. 😤💨 Remember, these tests don't define you. You're all smart and successful, no matter the outcome 💚 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Big day for #MiamiLakes civics students. Miami Lakes Middle and Hialeah-Miami Lakes have won 🏆 1st place in their respective divisions STATEWIDE! Now they go on to represent Florida on the national stage.

One of the best ways to reduce recidivism is to ensure people stay connected with family while incarcerated. Yesterday we delivered 14K+ petitions to Governor Kathy Hochul urging her to include free prison & jail communication in the budget. Press release: worthrises.org/pressreleases/…

Just posted a photo @ Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School instagram.com/p/Cb8TkxGpJh1/…

DC law currently bans residents from receiving or renewing driver’s licenses if they have $100+ in outstanding debt to the District. I support @CouncilofDC proposals to end this practice, which would ease burdens on our low-income neighbors and help to build a more equitable DC.

"Fines and fees are a problem everywhere, and it's remarkable how many places are hungry to address this," said FFJC's Joanna Weiss. "States and municipalities can't keep trying to fill budget holes by taking money from the poorest communities." nextcity.org/urbanist-news/…

Momentum for fines & fees reform is growing in states both red & blue. Last month, Oklahoma's Senate unanimously approved a bill to end a range of fines & fees. The bill would also end the state's reliance on fines & fees revenue to fund court operations. oklahomawatch.org/newsletter/pro…

Today one of our HML PC members had the chance of speaking with Senator Shervin Jones District 35. We look forward to speaking with you further in the future about our project! instagram.com/p/Cc0rsMbJhYF/…

Just in case no one told you this today: YOU MATTER! PERIOD. Have a great week! #gentlereminder #MotivationMonday

Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/CddYTQmrTtF/…

Our Community and school awareness event! @ Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School instagram.com/p/Cd4ZkQRtLS1/…

Way to go Jason Duke University #TrojanPride HMLYearbook @HMLActivities Alexander Santoyo Miami-Dade Schools M-DCPS North Region HML News HML Justice Society HML Project Citizen #DestinationExcellence

Happening now #NewStudentOrientation M-DCPS North Region Miami-Dade Schools Leonard Torres Alexander Santoyo @Diaz_NRO HML Adult & Continuing Education Center #WeAreHML

Calling all #Trojans Freshman and New Student Orientation M-DCPS North Region Miami-Dade Schools Leonard Torres Alexander Santoyo @Diaz_NRO HML Adult & Continuing Education Center #WeAreHML

Great turnout for our Hialeah-Miami Lakes Freshmen/New Student Orientation #WeAreHML M-DCPS North Region Miami-Dade Schools HMLDramaClub HML Legal Studies HML Model UN HML Project Citizen HMLYearbook Lilibet Sosa, Ed.D. @A_Robinson20_ Ochoa SydniaMachadoFonseca Ms. Rukayat Adebisi