2026 MHCC Conference

The 2026 MHCC Conference aims to address mental health challenges on college campuses. Attendees can expect a variety of sessions, including workshops, lightning talks, and keynote lectures. The conference provides a platform for professionals to share insights and strategies for improving mental health support in educational settings.

The agenda includes an opening keynote by Alexis Redding, workshops, and a networking reception on the first day. The second day features plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, and a keynote lecture by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. The event also includes the presentation of the George Orley Student Mental Health Advocate Award.

Eisenberg Family Depression Center

This is the group that put together this event.

Email: depressioncenter@umich.edu

Phone: 734-763-9629

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

• 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Registration opens
• 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Opening keynote by Alexis Redding
• 1:45 – 5:00 p.m. Workshops & Lightning Talks
• 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Poster session & networking reception

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

• 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Continental breakfast & registration
• 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Plenary sessions
• 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent sessions
• 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. Banquet lunch and presentation of the George Orley Student Mental Health Advocate Award
• 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Concurrent sessions
• 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Naveed Arif Iqball Keynote Lecture by Jennifer Breheny Wallace

Alexis Redding, Ed.D.

Lecturer on education and faculty co-chair, higher education concentration, Harvard University.

Jennifer Breheny Wallace

Journalist and New York Times bestselling author.

Organizations interested in sponsoring the event can find more information on the Sponsorship Opportunities page.