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Arts Summit Tackles Youth Mental Health Crisis in Maryland

10/12/2025

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Prince George's County, Maryland, hosts an arts and wellness summit at National Harbor this weekend to address youth mental health concerns, led by Prince George's County Council Chair Edward Burroughs and Taraji P. Henson, actress.
Nearly 20% of county high school students have seriously considered suicide.
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation backs the summit to provide resources.
Burroughs notes the event reflects mental health support amid the federal shutdown.

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Prince George's County, Maryland, hosts an arts and wellness summit at National Harbor this weekend to address youth mental health concerns, led by Prince George's County Council Chair Edward Burroughs and Taraji P. Henson, actress.
Nearly 20% of county high school students have seriously considered suicide.
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation backs the summit to provide resources.
Burroughs notes the event reflects mental health support amid the federal shutdown.