BRAVE Summit 2026

UF Health St. Johns is pleased to announce that the 6th annual BRAVE Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The Summit aims to open a dialogue with teens and address the stigma associated with mental health while encouraging teens to learn how to foster mental wellness.

With more than 2,000 attendees last year, we hope to make an even bigger impact on young people this year. This will be a FREE, LIVE event accessible to all high school students across Florida.

The Summit will provide a safe place to talk to other high school students and support professionals about mental health topics while normalizing conversations about mental wellness. Hear from and talk to some of today's most captivating speakers, artists and content creators. Participate in a poetry contest, submit art of your own creation, learn what resources are available in your community to help you cope when things are difficult, identify coping strategies and more.

This year we have some very special guests joining us! We are excited to bring these incredible artists and speakers to Florida for this uplifting and energizing event!

The Summit will provide free local food, prizes, giveaways, a photo booth, interactive games, and more! Did we mention that it's free?!

You may be able to get 4 hours of community service for attending the Summit as determined by your school.

*In order to be admitted into the Summit you must have a ticket and a valid high school ID.

Sam Demma is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and creator whose videos have been viewed over 250 million times. He has delivered 750+ performances across three continents, spoken twice on the TEDx stage, collaborated with brands like Taco Bell, and toured his message throughout Canada, the U.S., and Kenya. His books, Empty Your Backpack and Be Someone’s Taco, help people build resilience, empathy, and leadership skills. Sam’s high-energy, comedic presentations focus on mental health, kindness, and making a difference. For more information, please visit: www.samdemma.com

Info: All students attend

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