Mental Health Conferences
2024 Latinx Mental Health Conference
The 2024 Latinx Mental Health Conference, hosted by El Futuro, is a virtual event focusing on supporting Latine families across the lifespan. It will explore the integration of family systems in mental health treatment.
Some quick details about this conference.
The 2024 Latinx Mental Health Conference aims to address the unique mental health needs of the Latine community by focusing on family systems and social contexts. This virtual event will feature national speakers who will guide participants through developmental stages and discuss the role of family in mental health treatment. Attendees will gain practical tools and evidence-based approaches to integrate family systems into client care. The conference will also cover topics such as trauma, identity, and immigration, providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by Latine families.
The agenda includes sessions on supporting young children and families recovering from trauma, sociopolitical and trauma-informed practices, and family-based interventions. Keynote speakers will share insights on ethnic-racial identity development, legal vulnerability, and mental health among older Latinos. The event promises to be a valuable professional development opportunity for those working with the Latine community.
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
This organization is hosting this conference.
El Futuro
El Futuro is dedicated to nurturing stronger familias to live out their dreams by providing mental health services and support to the Latinx community.
Email: lamesita@elfuturo-nc.org
Phone: (919) 688-7101
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will take place over two days, with sessions covering topics such as trauma recovery, family involvement, and identity development. Each session is designed to provide practical tools and insights for mental health professionals.
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Vilma Reyes, Psy.D.
Dr. Reyes focuses on trauma and healing, exploring the impact of intergenerational trauma on young children and families.
Carmen Valdez, Ph.D.
Dr. Valdez applies trauma-informed practices to Latino children of immigrant families, using an ecological framework.
Daniel A. Santisteban, Ph.D.
Dr. Santisteban specializes in family-based interventions for adolescents, focusing on culturally informed treatments.
Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D.
Dr. Rivas-Drake researches ethnic-racial identity among Latinx youth and its implications for psychosocial outcomes.
Laura E. Enriquez, Ph.D.
Dr. Enriquez studies the impact of immigration policy on Latino individuals and families, focusing on legal vulnerability.
Gabriela Livas Stein, Ph.D.
Dr. Stein presents the Mentes Fuertes program, a CHW psychosocial skills program for Latinx populations.
Daniel Jimenez, Ph.D.
Dr. Jimenez provides insights into mental health among older Latinos, focusing on cultural and family dynamics.
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers up to 11.5 Contact Hours, including CEs for social workers, mental health clinicians, and other healthcare providers. It is approved for 11.5 NBCC Hours.
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
The conference is sponsored by Duke Health, the Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, Camber Foundation, and a community donor. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, visit the main conference page.
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