Mental Health Conferences
7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day
This free, virtual event focuses on the mental health of older adults and is scheduled for May 2, 2024. It is organized by NCOA and other federal agencies.
Some quick details about this conference.
The 7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day is a virtual event aimed at public health practitioners, mental health providers, and anyone interested in the mental health of older adults. The symposium is organized by NCOA and several federal agencies, offering a platform to discuss critical issues affecting older adults' mental health. Attendees can expect keynote sessions, discussions on nutrition, substance use, and suicide prevention, and opportunities to earn CEUs.
The agenda includes sessions on the intersection of nutrition and mental health, managing substance use crises, and understanding hoarding in older adults. Notable speakers include Jenifer Lewis and federal partners who will share insights and strategies for improving mental health services for older adults.
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
This organization is hosting this conference.
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
NCOA is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, focusing on equitable aging and advocacy.
| Cost |
Type |
Notes |
| $0.00 |
Learner |
Free registration for all attendees. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
It's important to know what is planned.
The event runs from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, featuring sessions on nutrition, substance use, and suicide prevention, among others. Keynote speeches and panel discussions are included.
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Jenifer Lewis
Actress known for her role in 'Black-ish' and advocate for mental health awareness.
Andrea Palm
Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Alison Barkoff
Principal Deputy Administrator at the U.S. Administration for Community Living.
Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon
Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use at SAMHSA.
Carole Johnson
Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Ramsey Alwin
President & CEO of the National Council on Aging.
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Eligible for 1 CE with live participation in certain sessions.
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
Reminder: This is an overview of this conference, and you should consult the official website for details on registration, fees, deadlines, and other details. Quill Therapy Solutions is maintaining this information to make it more accessible to the therapist and mental health professional community.
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