Mental Health on College Campuses Conference

The Mental Health on College Campuses annual conference brings together professionals and students for a focused review of recent research and practical advances in our understanding of mental illnesses in college students.

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The Mental Health on College Campuses Conference returns March 24-25, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive conference updates, including call for speaker proposals and early bird pricing discounts.

Learning objectives

Depression and mental health conditions among college students is an urgent public health problem. If we are to prevent the progression, chronicity, recurrence, and burden of depression and related illnesses, we must emphasize earlier detection, intervention, and, ultimately, prevention.

Attendees can expect an improved understanding of and ability to implement:

Forward-looking programs to support the well-being of all students
Best practices and model programs to meet the growing demand for mental health support
Research, which demonstrates trends in college student mental health and support service delivery models
Policies and programs developed to be responsive to current and future generations of college students
Outreach models to engage students from various identity groups
Strategies for promoting student resiliency in the current world

Who should attend

The conference attracts a diverse audience of professionals working on college campuses, including:

Academic advisors
Counselors and counseling center directors
Faculty
Health educators
Parents
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Student Affairs administrators and staff
Students

Our sponsors

This university-wide initiative would not be possible without the generous support and collaboration from our donors and campus partners.

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Honoring student mental health advocates