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Mental Health Conferences
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2025
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Iowa
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PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference
Mental Health Conferences
PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference
The PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference is set to take place at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA. This event focuses on mental health topics related to PTSD and suicide prevention.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
The PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference at the University of Northern Iowa aims to address critical mental health issues affecting veterans and the broader community. Attendees can expect a range of keynote sessions and breakout topics, including living with PTSD, suicide prevention strategies, and resources for women veterans. The conference will feature expert speakers and provide opportunities for networking and professional development.
The agenda includes sessions on self-compassion, counseling against lethal means, and suicide prevention in older veterans. Notable speakers will share insights on grief, mental health education, and supporting veterans. The event is supported by a grant from SAMHSA, emphasizing its commitment to reducing suicide rates and enhancing mental health support.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: March 26, 2025
Location: Maucker Union Ballrooms, UNI Campus
City/State: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Address: 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Military and Veteran Student Services, UNI Veteran Association, & Student Wellness Services
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: kaili.benham@uni.edu
Phone: 319-273-5541
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will run from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, featuring keynote sessions and breakout topics such as PTSD, suicide prevention, and veteran support.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Loneshia Shelton, M.DIV, JD
Founder & Executive Director of Empowerment Legal Services.
Buffy Peters
Director of Hamilton’s Academy of Grief & Loss, providing grief-related support and education.
Lori Reynolds, LISW
Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator at VA-Central Iowa Health Care System.
Luba Bijelic, MA, LMHC, NCC
President and Clinical Director at Bijelic Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC.
Gage De La Cruz
Graduate Assistant for Suicide Prevention at UNI, focusing on mental health education.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers CEUs, including 3 hours for CALM Training and 1.5 hours for QPR Training.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
For tabling opportunities at the 2025 conference, contact Kaili Benham at kaili.benham@uni.edu or 319-273-5541.
Other Links and Information
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