The 2024 African American Behavioral Health Conference aims to engage scholars and practitioners in discussions on the latest research and clinical practices to support the African American community in Ohio. The conference will cover key themes such as the needs of specific populations, upstream considerations, workforce development, and broad behavioral health phenomena. Attendees can expect a variety of sessions, including culturally competent mental health practices, addressing Alzheimer's disease in Black communities, and understanding structural racism in behavioral health systems. The event will also feature keynote speeches and opportunities for networking and collaboration.
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2024 African American Behavioral Health Conference
The 2024 African American Behavioral Health Conference will be held in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on the latest research and clinical practices to support the African American community. It is co-sponsored by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Kirwan Institute, and the OSU Office of Outreach and Engagement.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: July 25–26, 2024
Location: Fawcett Center
City/State: Columbus, Ohio
Address: 2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity
The Kirwan Institute focuses on research and engagement to promote racial equity and social justice.
Email: kirwan-admin@osu.edu
Phone: 614-247-1633
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will take place over two days, with sessions covering topics such as culturally competent mental health practices, addressing Alzheimer's disease, and understanding structural racism. Keynote speeches and panel discussions will also be featured.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Liban Bule
A Somali immigrant focused on addressing drug and alcohol addiction within the Somali community.
Cassandra Archie
Founder of Advocates for Educational Equity & Excellence, focusing on Black families with special needs children.
Julie Radlauer
Expert in social influences of mental health, focusing on structural racism and inequities.
Jeremy Grant
Postdoctoral fellow in clinical neuropsychology, focusing on Alzheimer's disease in Black communities.
Dr. Chante Meadows
Founder of Meadows Counseling Group, specializing in culture, diversity, and trauma.
Brandi Baker
Co-Founder of the Racial Equity Coalition of Athens County, focusing on healthcare access in Appalachia.
Angela Neal Barnett
Expert in Black mental health, focusing on PTSD in Black perinatal populations.
Janet Thode
Maryhaven’s Gambling Prevention Coordinator, focusing on gambling disorder in African American communities.
Joy King
Nurse Practitioner specializing in Adult-Geriatric Primary Care and Psychiatry.
Other Links and Information
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