May 19, 2026
4th Annual Charleston Student Health and Wellbeing Conference
Hosted at the College of Charleston
The Charleston Health & Well-being Consortium, an alliance formed in 2022 by three higher education entities in Charleston, South Carolina, is focused on what institutions are doing on local, state, and national levels to promote student well-being. Working together, the consortium members explore and create opportunities to promote education for students, faculty, and staff at their institutions. By sharing their work with senior leadership and the South Carolina legislature, the Consortium promotes the importance of integrating student health and well-being into academics, outcomes, and any program needs.
Drive collective impact in student health and well-being
Be part of the 4th Annual Charleston Student Health & Well-being Conference and engage with leaders and practitioners working to advance student health and well-being through shared learning, research, and coordinated action.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
8:30am – 3:30pm
College of Charleston Campus
66 George St
Charleston, SC 29424
Conference Highlights
Keynote Speaker
Susan Johnson, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Nature at Work
Nature at Work is a statewide movement reconnecting people, workplaces, and communities to the health benefits of nature. Nature at Work promotes health and well-being through nature-based strategies that enhance the way we live, work, and lead — advancing a vision of healthy people and healthy places across South Carolina. For more information, visit www.natureatworksc.org
Student Panel
Student representatives from each of the Consortium member institutions will provide their perspectives on the state of student mental health and well-being on their campus and how world events are affecting them. They will suggest one improvement to their campus to improve student well-being.
Breakout Sessions
The breakout sessions will focus on ongoing programs, such as Plant Therapy, VA Save, and Mental Health First Aid, at the member institutions and in the Charleston area.
Closing Panel
A conversation panel about college men’s mental health will discuss myths and misconceptions about men’s mental health in academia, the current state of men’s mental health awareness on campus, and changes in how male students approach their mental health.
