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Join us for the 2025 EmpowerED Minds: The School Wellness Summit, a premier event dedicated to enhancing mental health and well-being in educational institutions. This year's summit features a specialized focus on Well-being in Higher Education, addressing the critical role that faculty, staff, and institutional leaders play in fostering supportive environments for student success.
Why Attend?
• Explore Cutting-Edge Strategies: Learn about innovative mental health programs, evidence-based interventions, and policies designed to support student and faculty well-being.
• Enhance Institutional Support Systems: Gain insights into creating campus-wide initiatives that promote resilience, belonging, and psychological safety.
• Strengthen Faculty & Staff Well-being: Address burnout prevention, self-care strategies, and workplace policies that foster a thriving academic community.
• Engage with Experts & Innovators: Hear from leading researchers, clinicians, and educators on the latest trends in mental health in higher education.
• Collaborate & Network: Connect with peers from colleges and universities nationwide to share best practices and build partnerships.
Who Should Attend?
• Faculty, administrators, and student affairs professionals
• Counseling center staff and mental health practitioners
• Wellness program coordinators
• Higher education policymakers and leaders
Date: September 30 – October 1, 2025
Location: Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Registration Opens Spring 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to re imagine how we support mental health and well-being in higher education. Stay ahead of the curve in developing holistic, sustainable, and impactful wellness initiatives on your campus!