About this Event
Rise & Thrive: National Teen-Led Mental Health Summit Coming to Schaumburg This July
Event brings teens, families, and mental health professionals together to explore healing, resilience, and hope.
SCHAUMBURG, IL — July 13, 2026 — A powerful new event focused on youth mental health and resilience is coming to the Chicago suburbs this summer. Rise & Thrive: A National Teen-Led Mental Health Summit will take place at the Prairie Center for the Arts, bringing together teens, families, educators, and mental health professionals for a day of connection, education, and healing. The summit will also be streamed globally.
Designed to amplify youth voices and provide practical tools for navigating adversity, the summit features inspiring speakers, interactive panels, and healing experiences that explore how young people can move forward after trauma and thrive.
The event will be led by national speaker and survivor advocate Angela Rose, whose work on healing, healthy relationships, and resilience has been featured on major national media outlets including Today, Good Morning America, and The Real Housewives of Potomac.
“This summit is about giving young people hope and real tools to navigate difficult experiences,” said Angela Rose. “When teens feel seen, heard, and supported, incredible healing can happen.”
Summit Highlights
Keynote Address
Angela Rose will share her personal journey of overcoming trauma and building a life centered on hope, healthy relationships, purpose, and resilience.
Healing in Motion Panel
Experts will explore how movement-based practices—including yoga, mindfulness, dance, and somatic approaches—can help regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery.
Digital Mind Panel
Mental health professionals and youth leaders will discuss the impact of social media and technology on teen mental health, along with strategies for building healthier digital habits.
Guided Healing Experience
Yogi and speaker Angella Jost will lead a powerful experiential session focused on using yoga and breathwork as tools for healing and emotional regulation.
In addition to the main stage programming, the event will feature a community resource gallery where organizations can connect directly with teens and families seeking support and mental health resources.
Organizers expect hundreds of attendees in person, with additional viewers joining the livestream from across the globe.
The summit is part of a broader movement to empower young people to speak openly about mental health, build resilience, and support one another in their healing journeys.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Al Larson Prairie Center For the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, United States
USD 18.03 to USD 26945.46
