Cost of
Achievement

A Mental Health & Wellness Luncheon

Growth begins where honesty meets courage. Join us for a powerful, expert-led conversation about mental wellness, identity, and building a life of purpose without burning out — all over a shared luncheon.

Event At a Glance

Cost of Achievement

Date & Time August 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Format Expert panel + breakout sessions
Free Admission Includes lunch & refreshments
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Tau Theta Sigma Chapter — Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Presented by the Brothers of Tau Theta Sigma

Culture for Service • Service for Humanity

1 in 5
Americans experience a mental health condition each year
76%
of workers report at least one symptom of a mental health condition
56%
of Black adults don't seek mental health care due to stigma
100%
of us can benefit from doing the inner work

Voices That
Know the Work

Our panel brings together licensed professionals committed to accessible, culturally competent care.

Michael Israel

Michael Israel

Licensed Therapist

Specializing in workplace stress, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive therapy.

Anthony M. Thompson

Anthony M. Thompson

Licensed Clinical Counselor

Expert in anxiety, identity development, and mental health within professional environments.

Shania Collins

Shania Collins

Licensed Professional Counselor

Specializing in trauma-informed, affirming care for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and identity stress.

LaKeisha Colter

LaKeisha Colter

Physician Assistant

Delivering patient-first care across family medicine, urgent care, and ADHD treatment.

Real Value.
Real Change.

This event is for anyone who wants to show up fully — at work, in relationships, and in life. No pretense, no performance. Just honest conversation and actionable insight.

Practical Takeaways

Walk away with real strategies and frameworks you can apply immediately — in your career, your relationships, and within yourself.

Strength, Not Stigma

We reframe the narrative: investing in your mental health is one of the most powerful acts of self-leadership you can take.

Safe, Inclusive Space

An environment carefully built to remove stigma — welcoming every person, regardless of background, to be seen and heard.

Honest Dialogue

A panel format designed to spark the conversations that typically happen in private — brought into the open with care and respect.

The Conversations
You've Been Waiting For

Whether it's our professional life or personal life, mental wellness shapes every dimension of who we are. You don't have to do it alone. Here's what we'll be exploring together.

01

Constructively Addressing Anxiety

Understanding anxiety not as a flaw but as a signal — and learning how to channel it productively without letting it dictate your decisions or disrupt your peace.

02

Building Healthy Coping Strategies

Distinguishing between stress that demands action and stress that demands perspective — and equipping yourself with practical tools for both perceived and real stressors.

03

Emotional Regulation Strategies

Evidence-based techniques to manage intense emotions in real time — so you can respond with clarity and intention instead of reacting from a place of overwhelm.

04

Achievement as Life Happens

Navigating goals, ambition, and forward momentum through grief, setback, transition, and the unexpected — because life doesn't pause for your plans, and your growth doesn't have to either.

Mental Health Doesn't Pause for Professional Ambition

The pressure to perform, lead, and succeed can come at a cost. This event creates space to acknowledge that cost honestly — and to equip you with the tools to reclaim balance without sacrificing excellence.

More likely to quit a job without addressing mental health first
80%
Of employees say they'd stay longer if mental health was supported
$1T
Lost annually in global productivity due to depression and anxiety
40%
Of people never discuss mental health with anyone in their lives

Designed for
Depth & Dialogue

Two formats working together — a broad panel conversation followed by intimate breakout rooms built for real engagement.

Main Stage

Expert Panel
Discussion

Gather as one audience to hear a diverse panel of mental health professionals engage honestly on the intersection of wellness, identity, and achievement. Moderated discussion with live audience Q&A.

Moderated expert panel with live Q&A
Multiple licensed professionals & specialists
Topics spanning personal and professional life
Open audience question period
Evidence-based insight with real stories
Deep Dive

Focused
Breakout Sessions

Move into smaller, facilitated rooms to go deeper on the topics that matter most to you. Breakouts are built for discussion, reflection, and practical skill-building.

Small-group, facilitated conversations
Choose the topics most relevant to you
Hands-on tools and interactive exercises
Direct access to presenters
Actionable frameworks to take home

This Space Is for You

Wherever you are on your journey — just starting to think about mental health or already deep in the work — this event meets you there.

Professionals & Executives Students & Recent Graduates Community Leaders Entrepreneurs Educators Healthcare Workers Anyone Ready to Do the Work Friends & Allies

Be in the Room.
Do the Work.

Space is limited. Secure your seat today — which includes a full luncheon and refreshments. Complete your registration below to reserve your spot.

Secure your seat Space is limited — registration guarantees your spot
Invest in yourself Walk away with real tools, honest perspective, and a deeper commitment to your own growth
Luncheon & refreshments included A full luncheon and refreshments are included with your registration
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