Mental Health Conferences

Youth Canvas Conference

The Youth Canvas Conference, hosted by WIAAP, focuses on mental wellness for children and youth, including emergency medicine contexts. It will be held in Brookfield, WI.

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The Youth Canvas Conference aims to address various aspects of children and youth mental wellness, with a special focus on emergency medicine contexts. It brings together a diverse group of professionals, including EMS, therapists, and school health personnel, to explore patient care in different settings. The conference will feature didactic, interactive, and panel sessions, providing educational and networking opportunities. Attendees will engage in discussions on equitable care, community resources, and secondary trauma, aiming to enhance the systems of care approach.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Date: May 02, 2025

Location: Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield

City/State: Brookfield, Wisconsin

Address: 375 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005

Event Format: in-person

Map for Youth Canvas Conference at 375 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

WIAAP

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics focuses on improving children's health and mental wellness through advocacy, education, and support.

Email: KKjensrud@wiaap.org

Phone: 262-751-7003

Registration Fees

How much does this conference cost?

Cost Type Notes
$25.00 Trainee/Student Discounted rate for trainees and students.
$49.00 Community Member Discounted rate for community members.
$49.00 Allied Health Discounted rate for allied health professionals.
$129.00 MD/DO Discounted rate for MD/DO professionals.

See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

The conference will include sessions such as 'Kids in the ER', 'Growing through Trauma', and 'Universal Screening for Suicidality'. For a detailed agenda, attendees can view the event agenda online.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

Craig Becker, MSSW

Pediatric social worker at UW Health Kids/American Family Children’s Hospital.

Michael Kim, MD, FAAP

Pediatric Emergency Physician at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Francisco “Paco” Bonnin

Paramedic with Madison Fire Dept CARES Unit.

Kris McArdle, MSW

Pediatric social worker at UW Health Kids/American Family Children’s Hospital.

Purva Grover, MD, MBA, FACEP

Chair of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Cleveland Clinic.

Linda Hall, MA

Director of the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health.

Elizabeth Wallis, MD, MSHP, FAAP

Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Julie Incitti, MSW, APSW

School social work consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Jennifer Zaspel, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Children’s Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin.

Hotel Information

You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)

The conference will be held at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield, offering a group rate of $109.00 per night. Attendees are encouraged to book by April 1, 2025, to secure this rate.

Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities

If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.

There are opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors to connect with attendees. Interested parties can explore the prospectus for more information and secure their spot. View Prospectus

Other Links and Information

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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