Mental Health Conference
July 25 - 27, 2025
Houston, Texas
Mark your calendars for another transformative weekend of community, culture, and wellness!
Melanin Minds continues our annual tradition of celebrating Minority Mental Health Month with a 3-day conference dedicated to holistic and intergenerational BIPOC mental health. Get ready for our trademark experience:
Interactive panels featuring degreed-down licensed therapists, thought leaders across industries, and mental health advocates sharing their personal and professional perspectives on everything from trauma to healing
Hands-on workshops providing actionable tools to navigate professional spaces, family dynamics, and every day mental health
Creative and thoughtful activations highlighting local resources, vendors, creatives, and small businesses from podcast popups to interactive communal art pieces
Keep an eye on this space and sign up for our newsletter to see speaker, agenda, and venue announcements first. Join our waitlist for ultra early access to Early Bird tickets.
Looking to get involved? Apply to become a speaker, volunteer, sponsor, or Impact Advocate.
Coming soon!
Admission
Weekend or Single Day
General
Either
VIP
Weekend
Youth
Either
Senior
Either
Family
Weekend
Student
Either
Volunteer
Weekend
# of tickets
4 per pass
Restrictions
Access to VIP Mixer + Preview Night with early check in
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Age 12 - 18
Age 60+
Mix of adults
and youth
Higher ed
2 shifts
FREE Self Care Sunday wellness services
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Early signup for Self Care Sunday wellness services
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Swag bag with partner goodies
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Swag bag with premium partner goodies
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Access to VIP Lounge
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Limited Edition 2025 Melanin Minds T-shirt
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Early bird launches 4/20
All ticket levels available 5/5
Frequently Asked Questions
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Details like speakers, agenda & venue will be announced this Summer.
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Yes! We are now offering single day passes for conference days 1, 2, and 3. General Admission and VIP still grant access to all 3 conference days.
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Apply for consideration here! Please read all details carefully. Speaker application will close April 1, 2025.
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Apply for consideration here! Please read all details carefully. Vendor applications will close July 1, 2025.
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Yes absolutely! Volunteer tickets will be available this Spring.
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Volunteer tickets cover the cost of your Melanin Minds volunteer t-shirt and grants access to all 3 days of the conference - attend sessions while you're not on duty for 83% off!
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Our aim is to keep all venues indoors and accessible. Exact details will be announced this Summer.
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Our aim is to provide hydration and light bites. Details will be announced this Summer.
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Our aim is to remain accessible via rideshare or public transportation. Details will be announced this summer.
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Yes, this is a multigenerational experience! While subject matter may be heavy in nature, we welcome youth & families. Youth tickets grant access to all 3 conference days for ages 12 & up; 12 & under may attend for free.