Mental Health Conferences

2024 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health

The 2024 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health will be held in Orlando, FL, focusing on promoting well-being in schools. It gathers experts to discuss school mental health practice, research, training, and policy.

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

Since 1996, the National Center for School Mental Health has hosted this interdisciplinary conference, focusing on advancing school mental health. It brings together educators, counselors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, physicians, mental health leaders, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, family members, advocates, and other partners to share the latest research and best practices. The conference emphasizes a shared school-family-community agenda to promote mental health, prevent issues, and provide interventions for students and families as part of a multi-tiered system of support.

The conference will cover a range of specialty tracks, including School Climate and Universal Mental Health Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention, and more. Attendees will gain strategies for implementing integrated school mental health approaches and evidence-based practices.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Dates: December 5–7, 2024

Location: Hyatt Regency Orlando

City/State: Orlando, Florida

Address: 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Event Format: in-person

Map for 2024 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health at 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

National Center for School Mental Health

The National Center for School Mental Health focuses on advancing school mental health practices, research, training, and policy.

Email: ncsmh@som.umaryland.edu

Phone: 410-706-0980

Registration Fees

How much does this conference cost?

Cost Type Notes
$600.00 Attendees On-site registration fee for attendees.
$500.00 Presenters On-site registration fee for live and poster presenters.
$450.00 Advisory Board On-site registration fee for advisory board members.
$340.00 Student On-site registration fee for students with ID.

See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

The conference begins on December 5, 2024, with check-in and a keynote address, followed by sessions and symposia. December 6 includes a keynote panel and more sessions, concluding with a poster and networking reception. The final day, December 7, features intensive training sessions.

CEU Details

Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).

Continuing Education credits will be sought for counselors, family therapists, health educators, nurses, psychologists, and social workers.

Hotel Information

You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)

The Hyatt Regency Orlando offers a group rate of $229/night with waived daily hotel/resort fees. Overflow hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando SeaWorld, Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando, Element Orlando Universal Blvd. by Westin, and Courtyard Orlando International Drive / Convention Center by Marriott, with rates ranging from $109 to $179 per night.

Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities

If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.

Sponsorship opportunities offer maximum visibility and engagement, with options to customize packages. Exhibitors can showcase products and services to a targeted audience. More details can be found in the Sponsors & Exhibitors Packet.

Other Links and Information

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