Event Details
Event Details
50th Annual Adolescent Symposium of Texas
March 4, 2026- March 5, 2026
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Plano Event Center
Presented by Mental Health America of Greater Dallas
About The Annual Adolescent Symposium of Texas
About The Annual Adolescent Symposium of Texas
The Adolescent Symposium, going on its 50th year, is the premier mental health conference in Texas. Each year, Mental Health America of Greater Dallas draws over 50 speakers and hundreds of attendees from all over the U.S. to network and share resources and strategies to address a variety of youth mental health topics.
Speaker and presenter proposals
Submit Your Proposal To Be a Speaker at The 2026 ASOT!
Use the following link to submit your proposal to be a speaker and presenter at the 2026 Adolescent Symposium of Texas! All submissions are due November 21, 2025. https://mhaofdallas.wufoo.com/forms/my34zli13s9rj5/
ASOT 2026 Keynote Speaker
Meet our ASOT 2026 Keynote Speaker
Alexis Kennedy, PhD/JD, is the founder of Compassion Recharge and brings a unique forensic psychology perspective to issues of victimization and child welfare. After decades of work in the field of human trafficking, she recognized the cumulative toll of high-stress professions and now uses her psychology background to provide concrete stress management strategies for first responders and busy professionals. Her research has focused on trauma, child abuse, sexual assault, exploitation through prostitution, and domestic violence.
Pay by Purchase Order
Pay by Purchase Order
If you are attending as a school district employee and need to pay by purchase order, please complete the form below. If you have more than six attendees, please continue on forms two and three if needed. Click the bottom link to be redirected to your purchase order request.
Become a Sponsor
Become a Sponsor
You can support the 50th Anniversary of the Adolescent Symposium of Texas by becoming a sponsor today! With a range of sponsorship levels and perks available, you can secure your spot by heading to the "Event Tickets" page and selecting "Sponsorship Options" to view the options. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of this special milestone event and show your support for adolescent mental health and wellness in Texas. Join us as a sponsor for the 2026 Adolescent Symposium of Texas!