How do colleges and universities define “success” for their students? While GPA is a traditional benchmark of student success, there are other outcomes which may be more important for long-term student wellbeing. Research shows that symptoms of depression predict retention and graduation rates, and mentally healthy students are better learners – so it follows that supporting student mental health benefits the entire campus.

Join us for the 12th Annual Depression on College Campuses Conference to learn about new research findings and model programs which demonstrate how a focus on improving student mental health can benefit student success in all areas of the college experience – emotionally, physically, socially, and academically – and allow students to achieve their full potential.

The conference will feature a choice of intensive three-hour workshops in addition to keynote presentations, panel discussions, and concurrent sessions. The conference will run from 12:30-6:00 on March 12, and from 8:30-4:00 on March 13.

Questions? Please contact Trish Meyer, Depression Center Program Director for Outreach & Education, at meyerpa@umich.edu, or (734) 763-7495.

Depression on College Campuses is presented by the U-M Depression Center, in partnership with schools and colleges of the University of Michigan.