In 2016, the Black Mental Health Symposium (BMHS) began with a simple yet profound mission: to equip professionals with the specific tools needed to serve Black communities with excellence and empathy. We saw a need for a space where our stories didn’t need translation and our cultural nuances were treated as strengths, not obstacles.

As we approach our 10th anniversary in 2026, we reflect on the thousands of practitioners, supervisors, educators, students, and advocates who have passed through our doors. This year’s theme—Remember. Reset. Reclaim. is an invitation to look back at how far we’ve come while intentionally designing the future of Black mental wellness.

The BMHS is a movement. In a world where Black wellness is often sidelined, BMHS stands as a bold declaration that quality and effective mental health care is a priority. We don’t just discuss problems; we curate solutions that are culturally reverent and clinically sound. 

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a student just beginning your journey, there is a place for you here.