The Mental Health Matters initiative with Madison City Schools and the Madison City Council of PTAs aims connect schools, parents, and community. You will find recordings and other resources from MHM events here:

MCS Mental Health Matters Virtual Learning Series 2026:

MH Fair 2025

MCS Mental Health Matters Virtual Learning Series 2025: Technology and Mental Health

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    MCS Mental Health Matters initiative is a collaboration between Madison City Schools and Madison City Council of PTAs.  In the 2024-25 school year, efforts have been centered around supporting parents navigate youth mental health in the world of technology.  
     
    Annual MCS Mental Health Summit was held 11/14/24 @ James Clemens High School
    Community Resources Tables shared information and local services to support mental health in our community. 
    An Expert Panel presented valuable information on Technology & Mental Health.  Watch the Panel Discussion here: https://youtu.be/HvJzpZQFrn4?feature=shared&t=5
     
    Webinar: Online Dangers: Prevention & Support by the National Children's Advocacy Center was held 2/25/25.
    Session included current trends concerning social media/internet safety, communication strategies for talking to your child, and how to handle potentially dangerous online situations. Watch the recorded webinar here: https://youtu.be/ik_6ctQcDIQ
     
    Webinar: Building Self-Esteem & Resiliency in a Digital Age by The Enrichment Center was held 3/19/25. 
    Session included: skills and strategies to help build self-esteem and resiliency in children and teens, with special consideration on the impact social media/internet has on self-esteem. Watch here: https://youtu.be/WZS-D2ixjys?feature=shared
     
    Questions? Please contact Stephanie Allen at slallen@madisoncity.k12.al.us

MCS Mental Health Matters Virtual Learning Session: The Mental Health Informed Parent

  • On September 19, 2022, MCS hosted a district wide Family Mental Health Fair at Midtown Elementary School.  This event featured an interactive expo with hands-on activities for students and adults to support mental wellness provided by The Enrichment Center.  Information was available from professionals at community agencies, including the Mental Health Center, Military Child Coalition, The Caring House, Autism Network, National Children's Advocacy Center, Crisis Services, Madison PD, and more.  The student art showcase was a great success! 

    Mental Health Matters: Connecting the Dots is brought to you by Madison City Schools and Madison City Councils of PTAs.