Mental Health on College Campuses Conference

The Mental Health on College Campuses (MHCC) annual conference brings together professionals and students from across the nation for a focused review of recent research and practical advances in understanding mental illnesses among college students. 

Creating healthier campus communities

For more than 20 years, MHCC has been held every spring on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. With hundreds of professionals and students in attendance from organizations and schools across the U.S., participants experience two days of dynamic presentations, workshops, lightning talks, and networking opportunities with peers.

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The next Mental Health on College Campuses conference will be held March 23-24, 2027 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive details as soon as they are announced!

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Learning objectives

Mental health challenges among college students are a pressing public health concern. To address the progress and prevalence of these illnesses, we need to act early and focus on 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

This conference attracts a diverse audience of academic and mental health professionals, including: academic advisors, counselors and counseling center staff, faculty, health educators, psychiatrists, psychologists, student affairs administrators and staff. Parents and students who are interested in student mental health and well-being are also welcome.

Location

University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109.