Mental Health Conferences

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.

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.

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

Map for 2024 African American Behavioral Health Conference at 2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43210

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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