Youth Mental Health Summit: Inspired Minds Summit 2024
Join 200 teenagers for a day of mental health conversations! We'll create a safe space to share stories and learn tools to express ourselves
Date and time
Location
Gateway Church of Christ
445 Creighton Road Pensacola, FL 32504Refund Policy
Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Welcome & Opening Keynote Presentation
Abraham Sculley
9:20 AM - 9:55 AM
Breakout Session - Express Yourself Through Acting & Improv
Christine Kellogg & PenArts Team
9:20 AM - 9:55 AM
Breakout Session - The Do's and Dont's of Public Speaking
Alicia Tappan
9:20 AM - 9:55 AM
Breakout Session: Move for Your Body & Mind
Justine Roper
9:20 AM - 9:55 AM
Breakout Session: Unleashing Creativity and Gratitude Through Journaling
Megan Manigualt
9:20 AM - 9:55 AM
Breakout Session: Express Yourself Through Art
Daniel Andreu
9:20 AM - 9:55 AM
Breakout Session: Mental Music
Theahmad Thomas
9:55 AM - 10:00 AM
Dance Break
10:00 AM - 10:35 AM
Breakout Sessions
10:35 AM - 10:40 AM
Dance Break
10:45 AM - 11:10 AM
Breakout Sessions
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Youth Storytellers (Panel)
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Giveaways & Meet Our Sponsors
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch (Sonny's BBQ)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Vendor Scavenger Hunt
1:05 PM - 1:50 PM
Closing Keynote Presentation
Reese Butler
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Final Remarks & Giveaways
Snoballs Desserts (BAM! Snoballs)
About this event
- 5 hours
About the Inspired Minds Summit
Join 200 teenagers for a day of mental health conversations! We'll create a safe space to share stories and learn tools to express ourselves.
The summit will feature inspiring youth keynote speakers, engaging workshops, performances, live music, giveaways, and so much more! During the Summit, you'll attend workshops to learn fun ways to express yourself and build resilience. You'll also team up with peers to identify barriers to seeking help for mental health and develop creative solutions.
Visit ssasummit.org to learn more!
Why host the Summit now?
We want to let the youth know that we see them, we are listening, and there are tools to cope! According to a Florida Substance Abuse Survey, 48% of Escambia teens said, "At times I think I am no good at all." 54% said, "In the past year, I've felt depressed or sad MOST days."
What day is the Summit? Friday, July, 19, 2024
What time is the Summit? 9 AM - 2 PM (CST)
Where is the Summit? Gateway Church of Christ, 445 Creighton Rd, Pensacola, FL 32504
Who is the Summit for? ALL Teens (13 - 18 years old) Who Are Passionate About Making A Difference
What does the ticket include?
Each registered attendee will receive:
- An Inspired Minds Summit T-Shirt
- A Mental Health Toolkit
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks
- A Swag Bag with Gifts and Resources
- Access to Summit Breakout Sessions
- Access to the Photo Booth
- Opportunities to Connect with Peers
- Access to Keynotes and Performances
NO REFUNDS