9:54-10:00        Welcome 

Rene Jones - Partner of Head of Social Impact, UTA 

Cathy Applefeld Olson - Founder, Hollywood & Mind

10:00     Mental Health On Screen: How Authentic Portrayals Inspire Action

Grounded in new research from USC’s Norman Lear Center, this panel will highlight the impact of mental health storylines in hit shows including "Couples Therapy," "Bel-Air" and "The Chi." The conversation will illuminate the power of authentic and accurate storytelling to influence viewers’ knowledge and perceptions around mental health, and inspire them to take action to support themselves and one another.

Speakers:

Dr. Orna Guralnik - Host, Showtime’s “Couples Therapy”

Brianna Cayo Cotter - SVP of Social Impact, SHOWTIME / MTV Entertainment Studios

Morgan Stevenson Cooper - Creator and Executive Producer, “Bel-Air”

Natalie Patterson, Director of Training and Programs, BEAM 

10:33     Rewriting the Script 

A look at the evolution of mental health storylines across scripted and documentary programming. How are story arcs shifting, what resources are available from the writers room through production, and how are messages being amplified?

Speakers:

Brett Wean - Director of Writing & Entertainment Outreach, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Liz Hannah - Writer, Showrunner, Director & Producer

Chyler Leigh - Actress & Singer

Regina Hicks – Director, Producer, Writer & Showrunner

Kevin Hines - Storyteller, Author, Filmmaker, & Investor

11:12    Taking The Field 

Athletes and sports franchises increasingly are using their platforms to elevate mental wellness both on and off the field. Key stakeholders will discuss their passion and playbook.

Speakers:

Kalen Jackson – Vice-chair/owner, Indianapolis Colts

Imani McGee-Stafford - Professional basketball player/WNBA

 Patrick Creadon –  Director, O'Malley Creadon Productions

11:40    Coffee Break

Take 5 Meditation

Speaker:

Tim Duffy - Mindfulness coach

12:05     Hollywood, Black Representation & Mental Health

An exploration of the portrayal of the Black experience on-screen, and the ways these characterizations affect the mental health of both viewers and talent. Speakers will also examine the on-set experience and the state of Black representation behind the camera. 

Speakers:

Kyle Bowser - Senior Vice President, NAACP Hollywood Bureau

Elliott Connie - Psychotherapist, Author & Podcaster

Dayna Lynne North - Film & Television Writer, Producer Loud Sis Productions

Dr. Shena Young - Psychologist–Healer, Artist, & Mental Health Futurist

12:40      Standing Up For Mental Health

Comedy is a key catalyst to open doors to conversations about mental health. At the same time, comedians face a bevy of pressures, which are amplified in today’s cancel culture environment. Comics will discuss their art, their truth and how they care for themselves. 

Speakers:

Amber J Lawson - Co-founder, Comedy Give Back 

Courtney Parchman - Comedian and Actress 

Corey O’Brien - Comedian, Dancer, and Content Creator

Cameron Esposito - Comedian, Author & Actor

1:10-2:00           Lunch

2:05          Brand Storytelling 

Brands are playing an ever important and evolving role in messaging around mental and behavioral heath. Top executives will delve into the new era of brand storytelling and partnership - and the new ways they are reaching both niche and general audiences.

Speakers:

Craig Dubitsky – Founder/CEO, happy

Daniel H Gillison Jr. – CEO, NAMI

Sarah Shaker - AVP, Head of Brand Engagement, Maybelline New York

2:30           Connect + Create: Mental Health and Music For Black Girl Empowerment

This immersive experience will show how via Dialog sessions women and girls share their mental health stories, and songwriters then transform those Dialog sessions into inspiring songs, leveraging the power of music to promote better relationships and wellbeing, and contributing to a global shift from conflict to connection at scale.

Speakers:

Jaxon Huffman - CEO, Creators Capital and Founder, EmpowerGenZ.org

Greg Rhem - Filmmaker and former Director of Programming, HBO Documentary Films

Jodi-Kay Edwards - Creative Director, winner of “The Blox” on Prime Video

Symphony Green – Songwriter & Artist

3:00           Backstage Mental Health 

A deep dive into the mental health challenges facing creatives and professionals in the entertainment industry, from on the set to out in the fray. What systems are in place to safeguard, where are the opportunities to better support, and how can open dialogue be better facilitated?

Speakers:

Yalda Uhls - Founder & Executive Director, UCLA Center for Scholars & Storytellers

Laverne McKinnon - Executive Producer, Co-Founder of K&L Productions, Career Coach/Grief Recovery Specialist

Kevin Quinn - Actor, Artist and Singer/Songwriter

Nervous System Reset

Speaker:

Ashley Cebulka  

3:30          Lens on Influence/Impact Culture

A look at life in the spotlight through the lens of mental health. Speakers will share their lived experience of interactions in person, across social media and beyond. What’s challenging, how do they take care of themselves, and how they are using their platforms to promote wellness?

Speakers:

Emma Brooks - Model and Mental Health Advocate

Rose Montoya - Advocate, Educator, Model and Actor

Tay Lautner - Host, the Squeeze and Founder, Lemons By Tay

Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage) - Comedian 

Andie Hollowell - Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist & Chief Growth Officer, Lightfully Behavioral Health

4:00          The ‘Recovery’ Project/Angel Carter

Aaron Carter was working on an album at the time of his death after years of battling mental health struggles. His sister Angel Carter and multi-Grammy-winning producer Aaron Pearce will discuss bringing the album to fruition, share bts footage for the first time, and talk with filmmaker Soleil Moon Frye about Angel’s advocacy work with the organization the Kids Mental Health Foundation.

Speakers:

Joel Goldman  - National Director of Social Impact and Influencer Engagement, The Kids Mental Health Foundation

Angel Carter Conrad – Wife, Mother and Mental Health Advocate

Soleil Moon Frye – Documentarian, Actress, and Director

Aaron Pearce – Grammy-Winning Producer and Songwriter 

4:40        Mike Posner Fireside

Mike Posner - Grammy-nominated, multiplatinum-selling recording artist, songwriter and producer, wellness advocate and community builder - will sit down for a conversation with Hollywood & Mind founder Cathy Applefeld Olson. 

Speakers:

Mike Posner

Cathy Applefeld Olson

5:15     Reception