Summit Schedule

Speakers, timing, and sessions subject to change

Friday, November 5
5pm - 8pm ET

Day ONE

Learning/Unlearning

Day One will cover the basics of mental health, including what’s often left out of conversations. We’ll explore how to talk about mental health, what impacts our wellbeing, and what we need to do to build a more inclusive future.

5:00pm ET

Welcome and introduction

Chris Wood | Founder of IDONTMIND | @christophrwood

“The power of lived experience”
Kelly Davis | AVP of Peer and Youth Advocacy, Mental Health America | @kellyabdavis

“How to talk about mental health”
Ivan Tchatchouwo | Founder & CEO, The Zone | @itsthezone

5:25pm ET

Mind/Body: Breathing, movement, and meditation

Mental health doesn’t just live in our thoughts and feelings. Learn how you can improve your wellbeing through breathing, movement, meditation, and more.

Arthy Suresh | Founder, Mind Body Ambassadors | @arthysuresh
Aimee Falchuk | Private Clinician, Founder, The Falchuk Group | @aimee_falchuk

5:35PM ET

Shaking and dancing

Exercise has been shown to decrease anxiety — as movement alters brain chemistry, and therefore mood. For this experience, you will join Arthy Suresh in a Shaking and Dancing experiment to help you shed stress and tension.

Arthy Suresh | Founder, Mind Body Ambassadors | @arthysuresh

5:45PM ET

Healthy planet, healthy mind: Understanding climate change and mental health

How do you care for your mental health when it feels like your world is figuratively and literally on fire? Learn about the impact of natural environments on mental health, the realities of climate change, and how to cope with eco-anxiety through the healing power of nature.

Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru | Founder, Black Girl Environmentalist | @wawa_gatheru
Marissa Byers | Member, MHA Young Mental Health Leaders Council | @ecotherapy4all

6:00PM ET

An exercise in grounding, gratitude, and hope

Let’s take a moment to check in with ourselves.

Anthony Sartori | Founder, Evolving Minds

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A message from YouTube
Garth Graham | Director and Global Head of Healthcare and Public Health Partnerships, YouTube

6:15PM ET

Fighting loneliness: The power of peer support

You want to learn how to help your friends and might feel like there’s nowhere for them to go when they need help. Learn about the power of connecting with your friends in new ways and finding new communities where you can be open and honest about your mental health. 

Ysabel Garcia | Founder, Estoy Aqui | @estoyaquillc
Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu | Founder, Project Lets | @projectlets
Geela Margo Ramos | President, UCF Active Minds | @Active_Minds
Lorne Wood | Peer Training Specialist, Stars Training Academy | @LorneoftheRings

6:40pm ET

Nothing for us without us: Stigma, discrimination, and sanism

An important part of mental health advocacy is reducing the stigma behind asking for help, but our focus needs to go beyond just stigma. Learn how to disrupt the systems, policies, communities, and biases that exclude and harm people with mental health conditions and disabilities.

Kelly Davis | AVP of Peer and Youth Advocacy, Mental Health America | @kellyabdavis
Vesper Moore | Activist, COO of Kiva Centers | @vesper_j_moore
Matthew Jackman | Living Experience Advocate
Jalyn Radziminski | Communications Manager at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law | @BazelonCenter

7:20PM ET

Intersectionality in mental health: Challenging the status quo 

Our identities provide the framework for how we view mental health. Race, ethnicity, culture are all aspects of our identities that change the way that we experience the world. We’ll unpack the identities that have often been excluded in conversations about mental health, discuss how to move forward in the future, and share lived experiences.

Rwenshaun Miller | Therapist, Author, Social Entrepreneur | @rwenshaun
Cyn Gomez | Activist | @thecyngomez
Seika Brown | Founder, YLG Research | @seikabrown
Brianna Baker | Counseling Psychology PhD Student at Columbia University | @BecomingDrBaker

7:50PM ET

Day one wrap up

Kelly Davis | AVP of Peer and Youth Advocacy, Mental Health America | @kellyabdavis

Saturday, November 6
12pm - 6pm ET

Day two

Awareness to Action

Yesterday, we learned the basics of mental health. Now, what comes next? Day Two sessions give you front-row access to the most innovative young mental health advocates in the world. They’ll share how they got started, what they’re up to now, and how you can do the same.

12:00pm ET

Welcome back

Rainn Wilson | Actor, Producer, Writer, Co-founder, Soulpancake | @rainnwilson

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"From awareness to action"
A conversation with Chris Wood and Kelly Davis
Chris Wood | Founder of IDONTMIND | @christophrwood @idontmind
Kelly Davis | AVP of Peer and Youth Advocacy, Mental Health America | @kellyabdavis

12:30PM ET

Something’s not right: How to respond to warning signs and help prevent suicide

It can be hard to tell when our friends are having a hard time, and even when we know something’s up, we may not know how to support them. In this session, we'll share tips from experts in suicide prevention on what to look out for and what to do when our friends are in distress.

Kojo Sarfo | Content creator, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | @drkojosarfo
Desiree Bansile | Director of Programs, Youth Era | @theyouthera
Ali Borowsky | Founder & CEO, Find Your Anchor | @findyouranchorbox
Ananya Cleetus | Founder, Anemone App | @ananibunny

12:55PM ET

Ask a therapist: Your questions answered

Therapy is one of the clearest windows into your mind. IDONTMIND’s Ask a Therapist series takes your questions about mental health and gets answers from therapists. It’s an opportunity to better understand yourself and your mental health in a new way and to get on a path to healing.

Imani Tutt | Marriage & Family Therapist, Intuitive Coach | @imani.intouch
Chris Wood | Founder of IDONTMIND | @christophrwood @idontmind

1:25PM ET

Short break

1:30PM ET

“How to become a mental health advocate in 7 steps”
Kristina Benoist | Content Manager, IDONTMIND | @kbenoist94

“A message from Hyram”
Hyram Yarbro | Skincare Specialist, Content Creator & Founder of Selfless by Hyram | @skincarebyhyram

1:35PM ET

Hacking the algorithm: Using social media for good

Social media has the power to transform and create positive change. Learn how to hack the algorithm to broadcast to the people who need to see it the most, and figure out how to develop content in the most effective way – while managing your mental health in the process.

Jazzmyne Jay | Diversity and Inclusion consultant, Talent at BuzzFeed | @jazzmynejay
Edward Schmit | Co-Founder, IDONTMIND | @edwardschmit @idontmind
Dr. Courtney Tracy | LCSW, PsyD, media expert | @the.truth.doctor
Georgia Messinger | Co-founder, The Trill Project | @thetrillproject

2:05PM ET

How to build mental health spaces: IRL and online

Everybody needs somewhere to go where they can talk about their mental health. Learn about two approaches to building mental health friendly spaces wherever you spend your time. Panelists will discuss their in-person and online initiatives, including tips on how you can do the same. 

Sachin Doshi | Senior Director of Finance and Operations, Mental Health America | @sachin.honortomeetyou
Satvik Sethi | Activist, Entrepreneur, Social Impact Consultant | @sxtvik
Matt Hughsam | Strategic Initiatives, citiesRISE | @citiesrise

2:20PM ET

Short break

“How to advocate for policy change”
Caren Howard | Director of Policy and Advocacy, Mental Health America | @mentalhealthamerica

2:30PM ET

Why didn’t I learn this?: Mental health in schools

Students around the country are leading initiatives to make sure mental health is a part of their schools, from mental health absences to inclusive mental health education. Hear about how these leaders are transforming their school’s culture—and how you can do the same.

Antonia Gentry | Actor | @_antoniagentry_
Ben Ballman | Co-founder, DMV Students for Mental Health Reform
Melanie Zhou | Co-founder, Oasis Mental Health | @oasis_mentalhealth
Catherine Delgado | Founder, SWEAR Committee | @swear.sdusd

3:00PM ET

Students helping students: Building peer programs

There’s incredible power in peer and youth advocacy. Hear from two high school students about how they are bringing peer to peer models to high schools across California. 

Sydney Daniello | Program Associate, Mental Health America | @sydneydaniello
Nghia Do | Activist
Sriya Chilla | Activist | @sriyachilla

3:10PM ET

Pride in my mental health: LGBTQ+ leadership and wellness

LGBTQ+ youth have unique mental health needs. This session will profile organizations building resources and expanding services to help LGBTQ+ people access inclusive and welcoming mental health care.

Jeffrey Masters | LGBTQ&A Podcast Host | @jeffmasters1
Marissa Howdershelt | Healer, Activist | @enbyofthesea
Aj Arzaluz | Mental Health Policy Advocate, Co-President CAYEN | @ca_yenetwork
Zelda Barnz | Co-Creator, Writer, Executive Producer of HBOMax's Generation | @zeldabarnz

3:40PM ET

Short break

“My screening story”
Catherine Reynolds | Program Marketing Manager, Mental Health America | @grapesofcath @mentalhealthamerica

3:55PM ET

Am I ready to share my story?

Storytelling is one of the most effective types of advocacy. It can also be incredibly healing when you finally open up about where you are and where you've been. This panel will explore the power of storytelling and give you tips about when, where, and how to share your story.

Zelda Williams | Actor, Writer, Director | @zeldawilliams
Abraham Sculley | Author, Speaker, Podcaster, CEO, Speaks 2 Inspire | @abrahamsculley
Cameron Vigil | Rocky Mountain Engagement Manager, Young Invincibles | @younginvincibles
Jessie Roth | Director, Institute for the Development of Human Arts | @jessieroth

4:25PM ET

Short break

“A message from Zaire Franklin”
Zaire Franklin | Linebacker, Indianapolis Colts | @zaire___

4:30pm ET

The Defensive Line

Hear from Chris and Martha Thomas on how they are using their lived experience to create The Defensive Line, an organization dedicated to help build a world in which no young person of color dies by suicide.

Chris Thomas | Co-Founder and Director of Partnerships, The Defensive Line | @thedefensiveline
Martha Thomas | Co-Founder and Director of Education, The Defensive Line | @thedefensiveline

4:50PM ET

The new playing field: Mental health in sports

Mental health and sports have been talked about more this year than ever before, and it feels like sports are headed in the right direction. Let's keep it that way. We'll hear from young advocates who are prioritizing athletes’ mental health and sharing their stories.

Eric Kussin | Founder & CEO, #SameHere Global | @SameHere_Global
Marcus Alston | Founder & CEO, Athlete Haven | @alstonforathletes
Olivia Lubarsky | Activist & Speaker, Founder, Own Your Roar | @olivialubarsky
Ivan Tchatchouwo | Founder & CEO, The Zone | @itsthezone

5:20PM ET

“A poem by Cherrial Odell”
Cherrial Odell | Inspiring Children Foundation Alumni, Mental Health Advocate | @cherrialodell
Jewel | Singer-songwriter, Mental Health Advocate | @jewel

Beautiful minds: Using art for healing

Art can help us deal with our feelings, connect with others, and feel less alone. This session will explore the role of art in mental health recovery and ways to use art in your mental health advocacy.

Tati Gabrielle | Actor | @tatigabrielle
Prameela Boorada | Artist & Activist, Chief Growth Officer at MannMukti | @mannmukti
Jacquelyn Iyamah | Inclusive Design Strategist | @ogorchukwuu

5:50PM ET

How to join a movement

You don't have to start your own mental health nonprofit to make a difference in your community and in the world. Lasting change happens when we work together. Find your place in the already existing efforts of mental health advocacy.

Chris Wood | Founder of IDONTMIND | @christophrwood @idontmind
Kelly Davis | AVP of Peer and Youth Advocacy, Mental Health America | @kellyabdavis