2026 Mental Health and Education Impact Forum

This full-day event (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM) will bring together school and community-based professionals from across Massachusetts for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration.

This year’s theme:
Advancing Equity Through Universal Screening and Coordinated Mental Health Systems

Together, we’ll explore how to implement equitable screening practices, strengthen coordinated systems of care, and improve access to mental health supports for students.

Featured Speakers:

• Anna Long, PhD – Louisiana State University

• Vanja Pejić, PhD – Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School

What to expect:

• Practical strategies you can bring back to your school or organization

• Opportunities to connect with colleagues across districts and agencies

• Focused discussions on systems, data, and equitable access

• Registered participants will receive email updates with the final agenda, parking information, and additional event details as the date approaches.

Registration is FREE and includes breakfast and lunch.

Questions? Email Bethany.Nichols@umb.edu or Ashley.Aguiar@umb.edu