26th Annual Mental Health Conference

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Cultivating Wellness Through Community Connection

George Brown Polytechnic’s Faculty of Community Services and Interdisciplinary Studies and the Division of Student Success are pleased to announce the 26^th Annual Mental Health Conference.

About this in-person event

Join us on Thursday, March 5^th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. at our award-winning Limberlost Place for an engaging afternoon of dialogue, learning and connection. Together, we will explore the importance of building an inclusive community - one that embraces diversity, encourages openness and fosters an environment where everyone can grow and thrive. 

We are excited to share that this year's condensed format will feature a keynote address from Dr. Kwame McKenzie, an award-winning mental health expert whose work centers on creating real-world impact in communities. Dr. McKenzie is one of the Chairs of the Ontario Black Health Plan, is the CEO of the Wellesley Institute, a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and the Director of Health Equity at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

The afternoon will include:

• Interactive group activities
• Sessions led by our Black Student Success Network, an Indigenous Elder and others
• A panel of current students who will share their experiences and perspectives on the importance of a vibrant and supportive post-secondary community
• And more!

Stay tuned for full conference details.