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The Virginia Secretaries of Education and Health and Human Resources invite students and communities across the Commonwealth to an evening featuring award-winning researcher Arthur Brooks, coauthor (with Oprah Winfrey) of the #1 New York Times bestseller author of Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. . 

In the face of unprecedented levels of stress, uncertainty, and mental health challenges, university leadership, faculty, staff, students, and community members are craving a new way forward in which they can enjoy a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and life satisfaction. This event will focus on concrete actions young people can take to build a strong framework. It is an incredible opportunity for our young people and their supporting communities – including families, church groups, school communities, colleges, after-school programs, mentors, business communities, and more – to come together and hear from the nation’s leader on making strategic and thoughtful decisions to light the path to happiness and fulfillment.

This event serves as the third installation of the Commonwealth Conversations series around the Reclaiming Childhood initiative. Over the last six months, the First Lady has fostered conversations throughout Virginia empowering our youth with the knowledge and support to build fulfilling lives; conversations included the nation’s leading experts on childhood brain development, youth mental health, legislation related health trends and general guidance on youth well-being. In this forum, the First Lady and Dr. Brooks will explore how to recenter lives around four key elements: family, faith, friendship, and meaningful work. 

Please share this event with your communities – it is free and open to the public. Register here for a spot – space is limited! For additional information, please visit our website. 

Register using this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/k63kqsa/lp/02702651-7b35-4cda-a4e1-337efa5899d8