11th Annual Who is Jay? Mental Health Symposium
Schedule
Wed May 13 2026 at 08:30 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Ocean Center, North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL, USA | Daytona Beach, FL
About this Event
Join us for the 11th Annual Who is Jay? Mental Health Symposium, a full day of learning, connection, and professional development dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and care. The day begins with a morning keynote by Dr. Xavier Amador, an internationally recognized psychologist, author, and expert on serious mental illness and treatment engagement, sharing powerful insights and practical strategies for supporting individuals and families.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available (restrictions apply). Attendees will also enjoy a keynote presentation during lunch, which is included with registration, along with complimentary parking at the Ocean Center. Participants may choose from six breakout sessions—three in the morning and three in the afternoon —covering a variety of timely mental health topics led by experienced professionals. (Speaker/Presentation information coming soon!
Sponsorship opportunities available, as well as vendor space in the Care Partners Connection Studio.
Check out www.WhoisJay.org for more information.
PRINTABLE FLYER available at: https://www.whoisjay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Symposium-Flyer-13.pdf
SPONSOR DECK available at: https://www.whoisjay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-MH-Symposium-Sponsor-Deck.pdf
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Check-In | Care Partners Connections Studio Open
Info: Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for Check-In - Take time to visit the vendors in the Care Partners Connections Studio - Morning refreshments available
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning Keynote by Dr. Xavier Amador
Info: I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help: How to Help Someone Accept Treatment - Includes Q&A
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break - Care Partners Connections Studio Open - Meet & Greet with Dr. Amador
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Morning Breakout Sessions
Info: Presenters: Dr. Tracy Riley (Hypnotherapy) - Dr. James Munro (Nutrition & Mental Health) - Salvatore Gintoli and Melissa Eugley (Suicide Prevention Through Collaboration & Compassion)
🕑: 12:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Break - Care Partners Connections Studio Open
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
LUNCH
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Fireside Chat with Dese'Rae L. Stage and Christina Watkins
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Dessert Break - Meet & Greet with Dese'Rae and Christina
Info: Care Partners Connections Studio Open - This is your final chance to participate and get your name into the drawing for a prize basket valued at over $200
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Info: Dr. Tracy Riley (Social Media & Mental Health) - Dr. Aaron Brinen (Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy) - Nicole King, LMHC (Caregiver Stress & Hidden Grief)
Where is it happening?
Ocean Center, North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL, USA, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 75.00
