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04/15/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/15/2026 08:52

ACE Webinar to Examine Mental Health Policy and Practice

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​Register now for a May 27 ACE webinar that will bring together leading voices in mental health advocacy and trauma-informed care to explore the critical intersection of policy, practice, and student wellbeing.

The one-hour webinar, "Mental Health Policy, Advocacy and Practice: A Trauma Informed Approach," is a timely conversation as the academic year closes and summer planning begins, and with the policies that are created at federal, system, and institutional levels never more important. It will look at:

  • Why trauma-informed approaches matter in mental health policy development
  • Federal, system, and institutional policy landscapes and their impact on student mental health services
  • Practical strategies for integrating trauma-informed principles into policy advocacy and campus practice
  • Current legislative opportunities, including how to advocate effectively with congressional representatives

The webinar is a collaboration between ACE, the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCD), and the JED Foundation. Hosted by Steven Bloom, ACE assistant vice president of Government Relations and moderated by Hollie Chessman, ACE director and principal program officer, the panelists will be:

  • Kimberly S. Gorman - associate vice chancellor for Health and Wellness, West Carolina University
  • Eric Wood - director, Counseling and Mental Health, Texas Christian University; president-elect, AUCCCD
  • Zainab Okolo - senior vice president of Policy, Advocacy, and Government Relations, JED Foundation

Advance registration is required for this free webinar. Click here to register.

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