Media Training Workshops and Events

MyMCM Cares About Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month with the goal to help eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness.

Studies show that 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Nationally, that’s 52.9 million people. In Montgomery County’s population of 1.1 million, the percentages are similar. NAMI studies also show that less than half of those with mental illness ever get treatment. The same is also true in our county.

Montgomery Community Media works to raise awareness about mental health.

MyMCM hosted a panel discussion on the state of mental health and treatment in Montgomery County. Behavioral health experts from throughout the county gathered at our studios for MCM Connects Adult Mental Health.

Mental Health Awareness

Check Out Our 2022 Winter/Spring Catalog

Updated March 28, 2022 with New Classes

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FREE MCM Community Events

SENIOR SMART LUNCH & LEARN Series-Various Weekdays 11am — 1pm

Using Your Smartphone for Media Production
Learn how to produce media with your smartphone.

Join us at the Silver Spring Media Lab for a free one-on-one smartphone for media production workshop.

Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided.

Sign up for any one of the four meeting times: Wednesday August 17, Friday August 19, Wednesday August 24, or Friday August 26, 11am – 1pm

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MEDIA MAKING WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE Series-Tuesdays 1 – 3pm

February 8 – Using Your Smartphone for Media Production
Learn cool ways to use your smartphone to produce quality video.

March 8 – The Making of a Podcaster
Get an overview of how to create a podcast using free and low cost tools.

March 17 – The Art of Writing
Learn basics for writing an art review for print and online publications. Great skill share for bloggers and those looking to become freelancers.

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SKILL SHARE WORKSHOPS Thursdays 6 – 8pm

January 20 – A Creative Approach to Writing – From Emails to Novels
A look at broadly applicable writing techniques used for personal fulfillment. Co-presented by The Writer’s Center.

March 17 – The Art of Writing
Learn basics for writing an art review for print and online publications. Great skill share for bloggers and those looking to become freelancers. Co-presented by the Women’s Caucus for Art DC.

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myMCM PROTALKS SERIES Fridays 6 – 8pm

February 11 – Charles Robinson, Multimedia Journalist
Charles Robinson, III, is an award winning journalist, who works in television, radio, print and new media. Since 2001 he has served Maryland Public Television as a Political Reporter for State Circle and a Business correspondent. Learn how to build your competency as a journalist in this lecture talk.

April 8 – Silas Oluyole, Filmmaker
Silas Oluyole has director short films, commercials, program introductions, live broadcasts, public service announcements, and documentaries. He wrote and directed the short film “The Color of My Mother,” which won Howard University’s Paul Robeson Award for Best Production. Learn how to build your competency as a filmmaker in this lecture talk.