Black Mental Health Symposium

09/11/2026

My heart is full. 3 days of excellence and brilliance and family in one space. The BMHS did not disappoint. Thank you to Dillard for a powerful spoken word, .Michael Hannon for the fire you brought with the keynote call to action, our award winners, presenters, panelists---of whom one said, "I'm tired of panels like this..." You had to be there. OMG, our emcee Elle Michelle was everything as she brought us Black Jeapordy, Auntie's Wisdom, so many fun games and taught us the line dance for TI's Let Em Know. Thanks to Finding Inspiration for permitting us to screen your film The Vow.Thanks to the employers who participated in our career fair, our exhibitors for giving us something to take home. Shout out to Eugene for launching her business at the BMHS. Thank you Fant for enhancing the experience on the back end with the tech and music. To the best planning committee members ANYWHERE, take a bow. Nathan, my earthly rock and shield, thank you! To the only organization who stepped forward to sponsor us, thank you Board for Certified Counselors. I'm proud to be a class of '16 NBCC Minority Fellow. Lastly, thanks to the attendees who showed up and immersed yourselves in the space. I know you got everything you put in. Thank you, All. I'm blessed to have offered you my brainchild for this 10th year. Sisterly, LaTonya Stay tuned for details about next year's event. We back live.

09/10/2026

My brainchild is on the stage, Y'all!

I am overwhelmingly filled with gratitude for everyone who helped make the 10th Black Mental Health Symposium possible!

A special THANK YOU to our one bold sponsor, National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), our planning committee Members, advisory board Members, keynote speaker--Dr. Michael Hannon, exhibitors, panelists, presenters, performers, attendees, award winners, emcee Elle Michelle, tech support, and all of you who liked and shared our posts. We couldn't have done it without you!

10 Years. One Community. A Decade of Healing.

09/09/2026

What an amazing kick-off to the Black Mental Health Symposium with the pre-conference! We planned to the tee to ensure there would be no techinical difficulties. We knocked it out of the park, you hear me? But then, we got down to the last hour and guess who was the source of the technical difficulties? Yep, yours truly! How was i supposed to know to click the little doo hickey in the thingy?

09/09/2026

We are incredibly proud to welcome back Dr. Tiffany Hollis, who was a featured presenter at our very first inaugural symposium back in 2016!

Over the past 10 years, Dr. Hollis has continued to pour into our community, share her expertise, and be part of the journey toward greater awareness, access, and healing in Black mental health.

Join her at the 10th Annual BMHS as she presents "Beyond Resilience: Counterspaces of Care and Collective Healing for Black Women in Higher Education."

Thank you, Dr. Hollis, for your dedication to this community and for growing with us over the last ten years.

🗓️ September 10–11, 2026
💻 Virtual Event
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09/09/2026

Join our free pre-conference today! It's free. Log on 12-3 pm EST for
🤝 Meet and Greet, First-timers Reception and Networking
💚 Support student poster research
🎬 Watch The Vow, a short-film on mental health, and meet the film directors
💼 Engage in a Career Fair for mental health professionals

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86152095586

And, today's the last day to register for the Black Mental Health Symposium!
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🗓️ September 10–11, 2026
💻 Virtual Event

09/08/2026

Celebrating a Decade of Healing with at the 10th Annual Black Mental Health Symposium.

Join Valeea Sutton for her session “Stuck in Survival Mode: Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma and Pathways to Healing in Black Communities. ” This powerful presentation will explore the neurobiological effects of trauma, chronic stress, and adversity within Black communities. Attendees will gain insight into how trauma influences memory, threat detection, emotional regulation, and survival responses—while learning evidence-based strategies to recognize trauma and support meaningful healing.

Let’s come together to deepen our understanding of trauma, healing, and mental wellness in Black communities.

📅 September 10–11, 2026
💻 Virtual Event
🌐 Register today BLACKMHSYMPOSIUM.COM

09/08/2026

Join us at the Black Mental Health Symposium Preconference tomorrow, 12-3 pm. It's totally free. Networking, private movie srenning, and student poster presentations.

We have two employers who will each give a 30-minute Job Talk about their career openings. Listen in, ask your questions, network! Access the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86152095586

12:30pm EST:

Michael Cooper, MA, LPC, LCMHC, C-SAT Candidate
Hope and Healing Counseling Center LLC (https://hopeandhealingcounselingctr.com/)

Openings:

Licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Psychology) or Associate/Supervisee pursuing licensure

Outpatient clinical setting with hybrid/telehealth potential (Abingdon, VA)

Seeking someone with a passion for child and adolescent mental health to provide individual and family therapy tailored to children and teens ages 4 to 18

Clinical supervision provided for pre-licensed clinicians

Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance

Full-time or part-time options available

1:00pm EST:

Cameda Jackson, LPCC
L and D Wellness & Counseling Center Inc. (https://www.landdwellness.com)

Openings:

Licensed Clinical Therapist (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT) – Fully Virtual (California): Provide evidence-based individual therapy to adolescents and adults through a secure telehealth platform. Clinicians collaborate within a supportive team environment and deliver high-quality, client-centered care.

Associate Clinical Therapist (APCC, ACSW, AMFT) – Fully Virtual (California): Provide outpatient psychotherapy under clinical supervision. Associates receive mentorship, support for professional development, and opportunities to build clinical skills while serving diverse client populations.

Future Growth Opportunities: Expansion of multidisciplinary team will include psychiatric providers (PMHNPs and Psychiatrists), additional licensed clinicians, and specialized behavioral health services.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 2026 BMHS Pre-conference Event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

09/08/2026

Join Dr. Victoria McNeil-Young at the 10th Annual Black Mental Health Symposium: Celebrating a Decade of Healing!

Dr. McNeil-Young's session, "Inquiry-Based Learning in a Culturally Responsive Power of Difference Course: Impact on Student Belonging, Cultural Humility, and Motivation." This session explores practical, evidence-based strategies for cultivating cultural humility, challenging bias, examining systems of power and privilege, and empowering participants to become agents of change.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into advancing cultural humility and fostering inclusive learning environments.

📅 September 10–11, 2026
💻 Virtual Event
🔗 Register today at blackmhsymposium.com

09/07/2026

Meet our presenter, Tyronisha Williams!

Join Tyronisha at the 10th Annual Black Mental Health Symposium as she presents her session, "From trauma to incarceration: Examining Unresolved Childhood Experiences Among Black Men in The Criminal Justice System."

She will present on how trauma is universal, but for many Black men, vulnerability has never felt like an optio and includes abandonment, adultification, community violence, loss of innocence and generations of pain carried in silence. In safe spaces, men are beginning to recognize that what they survived was trauma—and that healing requires the freedom to speak about it.
Strength isn't hiding the pain. Strength is having the courage to face it.
It’s time to take off the mask.

🗓 **Date:** Sept 10–11, 2026
🌐 **Location:** Virtual Event
🔗 Register today at blackmhsymposium.com

09/07/2026

We are also officially 3 DAYS AWAY from the 10 Annual Black Mental Health Symposium!

This Labor Day, we celebrate the power of service, dedication, and the people who work every day to make a difference.

As we honor the contributions of workers in every field, we also recognize the mental health professionals who dedicate their careers to supporting, healing, and uplifting others.

Join us for the 10th Annual Black Mental Health Symposium, as we celebrate a decade of healing and the vital work being done to strengthen mental health in our communities.

📅 September 10–11, 2026
💻 Virtual Event
🔗 Register today at https://blackmhsymposium.com