
2018 Teen Wellness Conference
2018 Teen Wellness Conference | Free for all youth (ages 13-25) to attend.
Share your unfiltered questions, thoughts, & stories in a safe space. Learn about mental health & advocacy while connecting with others. #empoweringyouthvoice
FAQs
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
If you are attending the conference with friends or classmates, we encourage carpooling. Free parking is available at the venue. We also have transportation scholarships available on a first-come-first-serve basis. If the cost of transportation is a barrier to your attendance, email us: teenwellnessconf18@gmail.com
What can I bring to the event?
You and your awesomeness! Everything that you need will be provided.
What is the schedule of the event?
10-10:30 AM Attendees arrive, get settled, network.
10:30-11:20 AM Inspiring youth speakers will share their stories & experiences.
11:30AM-12:30 PM Morning breakout session.
12:40-1:20 PM Lunch! Resource tables exploration.
1:30-2:30 PM Afternoon breakout session.
2:40-3:10PM Student-led panel discussions.
3:15-4PM Activation piece altogether.
Will I be able to choose my breakout session preferences?
Yes! We will be emailing you after you register to collect your breakout session preferences. Therefore, please include (in registration) an email that you will be checking.
What topics will be covered in the breakout sessions?
You will be able to choose exactly which sessions you want to attend. The general themes include:
–Yoga, Mindfulness, & Creative Expression
–Peer Support: How to Maintain Healthy Relationships
–Breaking Down Media Portrayals of Mental Illness
–Digital/Social Media & Mental Health
–Identity & Acceptance
–Advocacy, Policy, & Youth Voice
Where can I go for more information?
2018 Teen Wellness Conference website: www.teenztalk.org/conf
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email us: teenwellnessconf18@gmail.com
*If you are 18+ years of age, by attending this event, you give the Teen Wellness Conference (TWC) permission to use your image in photo/video footage captured on the day, for promotional and marketing purposes. Given this, we respect the safe space created by the TWC, and your privacy is most important to us.
Hourly Schedule
Day 1
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Arrival
- Attendees arrive, get settled, network
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
- Inspiring youth speakers
- Inspiring youth speakers will share their stories & experiences.
- 11;30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Breakout
- Morning breakout session
- 12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
- Lunch!
- Resource tables exploration
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Breakout
- Afternoon breakout session.
- 2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
- Panel Discussions
- Student-led panel discussions.
- 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
- Activation Piece
- Activation piece all together.