MHCC Past Conferences

March 24-25, 2026 | Redefining Success: Flourishing, Thriving, and Mattering in College & Beyond. 

Success in college looks different for every student and every campus. For some, success is simple and measurable, rooted in metrics such as retention, graduation rates, or alumni job placement. For others, there are additional considerations focused on students' mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The 2026 conference explored the many ways we understand and measure student success.

View 2026 conference agenda 

Watch the Naveed Arif Iqball Closing Keynote 

April 1-2, 2025 | From Insight to Action

Data and insight often hold the keys to developing innovative, meaningful solutions that address the growing concerns around college student mental health. This year’s conference explored how campuses of all sizes can bridge the gap between data and practice to address emerging student needs while improving overall well-being. 

View the 2025 conference agenda

Watch the recording of Naveed Arif Iqball Closing Keynote 

Meet the 2025 George Orley Student Mental Health Advocate award winners

March 12-13, 2024 | A New Generation

The current generation of college students has experienced unprecedented stressors in their lifetime – including trauma, violence, and a pandemic – that have changed the ways we provide treatment and other support services. College campuses across the U.S. continue to see rising rates of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout, with many college students meeting the criteria for at least one mental health problem. The conference explored the evolution of college mental health over the past 20 years and discussed innovative ways higher education has responded to students' unique needs today, while looking ahead to the future. 

View the 2024 Conference Agenda

Watch the keynotes and plenary panel discussion

Meet the 2024 George Orley Student Mental Health Advocate award winners

Student Mental Health in a Hybrid World

As college campuses continue to see rising rates of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout among students, the 2023 Depression on College Campuses Conference explored the benefits and drawbacks of the current hybrid landscape on student well-being. The conference examined how changes in the way students learn and interact can impact connectedness, belonging, and mental health, and how the digital space has influenced treatment delivery while providing new opportunities for innovative prevention programming.

View the 2023 Conference Agenda

Watch keynotes and opening panel discussion

Meet the 2023 George Orley Student Mental Health Advocate Award Winners

Acknowledge. Reflect. Reimagine.

The 2022 conference examined the lessons learned over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic—from conceptual framework and concrete changes related to virtual and hybrid learning models. Participants joined keynotes, workshops, and sessions to discuss new research findings, model programs, and innovative strategies to advance how we support student wellness in a holistic and equitable way.

View the 2022 Conference Agenda