NASPA Mental Health Conference 2024

The NASPA Mental Health Conference promotes best practices for reducing the stigma of seeking mental health support in higher education. NASPA plays a leading role in shaping the future of student affairs. The conference focuses on reducing barriers to mental health support and meeting evolving student needs. It explores the mental health care of students within a context of power and privilege, campus collaborations, and issues at all levels. Despite high stigma, institutions of higher education nationwide report increased mental health issues, highlighting the need for effective strategies that serve diverse student populations. The NASPA Strategies Conferences address collegiate alcohol and drug abuse prevention, mental health, sexual violence prevention and response, and well-being in a comprehensive conference experience.