Free World Mental Health Day Summit & Concert

On October 10, The Wellness Experience by Kroger and Jewel will host artists, business leaders, and mental health experts for the ultimate day of inspiration, education, and entertainment at the first-ever, virtual World Mental Health Day Summit & Concert. 

The virtual Summit & Concert event is free to the public to make physical, emotional, and mental health accessible to everyone.

Tune in with the Summit & Concert link throughout the day for events designed to improve your daily mental wellness practices. Gain tools and a deeper understanding of mindfulness, depression, anxiety, and mental health through personal stories, songs, and expert interviews. All events are on Eastern Standard Time.

MORNING | 9:00-10:00 AM  Fitness for All

• 9:00 - 9:30 AM SWEAT with International Fitness Expert Kayla Itsines
• 9:30-10:00 AM Mindful Yoga with Adriene
• 10:00-10:15 AM Meditation 101 with Karena Dawn and Jewel
  

AFTERNOON | 12:30-3:30 PM Impactful Interviews

• 12:15 - 12:30 PM Anxiety Workshop with Jewel
  • Jewel, Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter, actress, bestselling author, and The Wellness Experience co-founder

• 12:30 - 12:45 PM Mindfulness and the Science of Self-Mastery
  • Dr. Judson Brewer, Addiction psychiatrist, neuroscientist, a worldwide expert in mindfulness training for anxiety, habit change, and treating addiction
  • Jewel, Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter, actress, bestselling author, and The Wellness Experience co-founder

• 12:45 - 1:00 PM The Way to Power
  
  • Molly Bloom, Entrepreneur, Author, and subject of the Academy Award-nominated film Molly’s Game
  • Ryan Wolfington, Co-Founder of the Inspiring Children Foundation

• 1:00 – 1:15 PM DBT, Mindfulness, and Suicide
  
  • Dr. Blaise Aguirre, Expert in child and adolescent psychiatry at Harvard University’s McLean Hospital
  • Cherrial ODell, Intern Inspiring Children Foundation

• 2:45 - 3:00 PM Building Better Support Systems for Mental Health
  
  • Colleen Lindholz, President, Kroger Health
  • Dr. Christine Moutier, CMO of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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• 3:00 - 3:30 PM Feeling Good: Practices for Sustained Happiness 
  • Justin Kan, Co-Founder of Twitch, entrepreneur, and investor
  • Jewel, Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter, actress, bestselling author, and The Wellness Experience co-founder

EVENING | 7:00-9:00 PM World Mental Health Day Concert

Experience an unforgettable evening of world-class musicians, business leaders, and experts invested in the same goal - make mental health accessible to everyone. The event will also raise funds to support Jewel’s Inspiring Children Foundation. Click here to support COVID 19 mental health programs. 

The World Mental Health Day Concert will feature:

• Jewel, Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter, actress, bestselling author, and The Wellness Experience Co-Founder
• Rodney McMullen, Chairman and CEO, The Kroger Co.
• Dr. Marc Watkins, Chief Medical Officer, The Kroger Co.
• Frankie Grande, Actor, Influencer, and Philanthropist
• Willie Jones, Country, Hip Hop artist, and host of Apple Music’s Crossroads Radio
• HAIM, American Rock Band
• Grace VanderWaal, Singer-songwriter
• Brynn Elliot, Singer-songwriter
• X Ambassadors, Rockband
• Judah & the Lion, Alt-folk Trio
• and more!

See The Wellness Experience website for the full schedule of events.