Upcoming Mental Health Conferences for 2026

A directory of mental health conferences for therapists and mental health professionals. These are the ones in the year 2026. These are upcoming conferences happening relatively soon.

Conferences

Hopefully one of these upcoming conferences aligns with your professional interests -- and where you live or want to travel!

January

2026 Hindson Winter Conference

The 2026 Hindson Winter Conference is a dynamic event held in McCall, Idaho, dedicated to advancing healthcare in the state. It offers an enriching learning experience tailored for Idaho clinicians.

January 15–18, 2026 Hindson Foundation McCall, Idaho More Details

20th International Conference on Mental Health

The 20th International Conference on Mental Health will be held in New York, United States, offering a hybrid format. It aims to gather academic scientists, researchers, and scholars to discuss innovations and challenges in mental health.

January 28–29, 2026 World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology New York, New York More Details

Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care 2026 - Approaches that Work

This conference, held in Phoenix, Arizona, focuses on integrating behavioral health into primary care settings, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options.

January 30–31, 2026 Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development Phoenix, Arizona More Details

February

Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum 2026

The Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum 2026 will be held in Iloilo City, Philippines, and online, uniting mental health advocates from over 170 countries to improve global mental health.

February 2–4, 2026 Global Mental Health Action Network Iloilo City, Virtual More Details

Virtual Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update 2026

This virtual conference focuses on the latest research and guidance in substance use disorders, providing updates across various disciplines. It is hosted by the MGH Academy.

February 6–7, 2026 MGH Institute of Health Professions Virtual More Details

School Mental Health: Treating Students K-12

This conference focuses on addressing mental health issues among school-aged children and adolescents, offering the latest clinical information and practical strategies. It will be held in person in 2026.

February 6–7, 2026 Harvard Medical School Massachusetts More Details

2026 Texas Transition Conference

The 2026 Texas Transition Conference offers intensive training in areas like student-focused planning, family involvement, and interagency collaboration. It takes place in Houston, TX.

February 19, 2026 Texas A&M University Houston, Texas More Details

Alcohol and the Nervous System Conference GRC

The Alcohol and the Nervous System Conference GRC is an international scientific event focusing on the latest research in alcohol-related effects on the nervous system. It will be held in Ventura, California.

February 22–27, 2026 Gordon Research Conferences Ventura, California More Details

2026 Winter Conference & Annual Meeting - Clearwater Beach, FL

The 2026 Winter Conference & Annual Meeting will be held in Clearwater Beach, Florida, offering an engaging environment for behavioral healthcare professionals to connect and learn.

February 24–26, 2026 mhca Clearwater Beach, Florida More Details

March

Psychiatry Clinical Updates 2026

Psychiatry Clinical Updates 2026 is a comprehensive conference held in Waimea, HI, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. It focuses on providing updates on the management of psychiatric problems and their comorbidities.

March 2–6, 2026 Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development Waimea, Hawaii More Details

2026 Annual Meeting

The SAHM 2026 Annual Meeting will take place in Seattle, Washington, focusing on youth development and resilience in changing environments. This conference aims to engage professionals in strategies to support youth wellness.

March 3–6, 2026 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) Seattle, Washington More Details

4th Annual Wisconsin Peer Support & Wellness Conference

The Statewide Peer Support & Wellness Conference in Wisconsin Dells, WI, aims to support first responders by providing resources and tools to manage work-related stress and trauma.

March 3–4, 2026 WI Department of Justice Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin More Details

The 2026 Integrative Medicine Conference

The 2026 Integrative Medicine Conference, hosted by the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, will take place in Tucson, Arizona. This two-day event will feature keynote speakers and focus on cutting-edge topics in integrative medicine.

March 12–13, 2026 Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Tucson, Arizona More Details

2026 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium

The 2026 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium is a premier event for psychotherapists, held in Washington D.C. and online, offering a blend of in-person and virtual experiences.

March 19–22, 2026 Psychotherapy Networker Washington, District of Columbia More Details

2026 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium

The 2026 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium is a premier gathering for psychotherapists, taking place in Washington, D.C. and online. It offers a blend of in-person and virtual sessions, featuring leading experts in the field.

March 19–22, 2026 Psychotherapy Networker Washington, District of Columbia More Details

International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health, and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026)

The International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health, and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026) will be held from March 23-25, 2026, in Singapore and online. This hybrid event will gather experts to discuss advancements in mental health and addiction medicine.

March 23–25, 2026 Mathews International LLC Singapore, Virtual More Details

Mind Matters Annual Conference on Brain Injury

The Mind Matters Annual Conference on Brain Injury is a two-day event held in Fargo, ND, organized by the North Dakota Brain Injury Network. It focuses on new research, trends, practice strategies, and collaborative models of care for individuals with brain injury, their families, caregivers, and professionals.

March 26–27, 2026 North Dakota Brain Injury Network Fargo, North Dakota More Details

Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2026

The Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2026 conference is a virtual event hosted by Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy. It focuses on the latest advances in psychiatric care for young patients.

March 27–29, 2026 Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy Massachusetts More Details

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION: Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2026

The Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2026 Conference is a virtual event focusing on the latest challenges and guidelines in psychiatric care for young patients. It covers topics such as new diagnostic criteria, patient-centered care models, and trends in substance abuse.

March 27–29, 2026 Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy Virtual More Details

Annual Protecting Our Children Conference

The 44th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference will take place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from March 29 to April 1, 2026. This event is the largest national gathering focused on Native child advocacy issues.

March 29 to April 1, 2026 National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma More Details

April

The 1st International Online Conference on Behavioral Sciences

The 1st International Online Conference on Behavioral Sciences will be held online from April 1 to 3, 2026. It provides a platform for researchers and professionals to share insights and explore innovative solutions in the field of behavioral sciences.

April 1–3, 2026 MDPI Virtual More Details

ADAA 2026 Conference - Chicago

The ADAA 2026 Conference will be held in Chicago, IL, focusing on anxiety and depression. It offers a platform for professionals to engage in discussions and workshops.

April 9–11, 2026 Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) Chicago, Illinois More Details

International Conference on Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICMHP-2026)

The International Conference on Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICMHP-2026) will be held in New York, USA, on April 13, 2026. It aims to bring together experts in mental health, psychiatry, and psychology for plenary presentations, symposia, and workshops.

April 13, 2026 The International Society for Researchers and Doctors New York, New York More Details

Annual NeuroTech Convention of SBMT 2026

The Annual NeuroTech Convention of SBMT 2026 will take place in Los Angeles, California, bringing together experts in brain and spinal cord mapping and image-guided therapies.

April 16–19, 2026 Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Los Angeles, California More Details

The 2026 Southeastern School Behavioral Health Conference

The 2026 Southeastern School Behavioral Health Conference will be held in Greenville, SC, focusing on effective school behavioral health practices. It offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.

April 16–17, 2026 The Southeastern School Behavioral Health Community and The University of South Carolina School Behavioral Health Team Greenville, South Carolina More Details

2026 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health

The 2026 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, focusing on advancements in integrative medicine. It is expected to sell out, so early registration is encouraged.

April 21–23, 2026 Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health Salt Lake City, Utah More Details

May

Summer Super Summit 2026

The Summer Super Summit 2026 is a mental health conference organized by the Oklahoma Counseling Institute, taking place in Oklahoma City, OK. It aims to provide high-quality continuing education for mental health professionals.

May 1–2, 2026 Oklahoma Counseling Institute Oklahoma City, Oklahoma More Details

Mental Illness Conferences in Honolulu

The Mental Illness Conferences in Honolulu will take place in May 2026, featuring a series of events focused on mental health and wellness, psychological and behavioral sciences, and psychiatry and psychology.

May 1–2, 2026 World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology Honolulu, Hawaii More Details

Peerpocalypse! 2026

Peerpocalypse! 2026 is a conference held in Seaside, OR, focusing on leaders and peers in the community to share knowledge and expertise.

May 3–7, 2026 Mental Health America of Oregon Seaside, Oregon More Details

2026 Spring Conference - New Orleans, LA

Join mhca for an exciting in-person conference in New Orleans, LA, focusing on innovative and entrepreneurial behavioral healthcare.

May 12–14, 2026 mhca New Orleans, Louisiana More Details

Wildwood's Annual Health Conference

The conference will be held in Wildwood, GA, focusing on lifestyle medicine for mental health. It aims to innovate care for a healthy mind.

May 13–17, 2026 Wildwood Health Institute Wildwood, Georgia More Details

ACHA 2026 Annual Meeting

The ACHA 2026 Annual Meeting is a gathering of nearly 2,000 college health and wellness professionals in Denver, CO, featuring over 150 educational sessions and networking events.

May 26–30, 2026 American College Health Association Denver, Colorado More Details

June

4th World Congress of Existential Therapy

The 4th World Congress of Existential Therapy will take place in Aurora, Colorado, offering education, insights, and networking opportunities for international therapists and mental health providers.

June 3–6, 2026 Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association Aurora, Colorado More Details

2026 World Congress of Psychotherapy

The 24th World Congress of Psychotherapy will be held in New York City, focusing on psychotherapy, mental health, and human rights. It aims to address the needs of vulnerable populations, healthcare professionals, and humanitarian relief workers.

June 4–6, 2026 World Federation for Psychotherapy New York, New York More Details

ISTP 2026 Conference – “Theorizing in Dark Times – Art, Narrative, Politics”

The ISTP 2026 Conference will be held at Pratt Institute’s Brooklyn Campus in New York, focusing on the role of theory as a political force in times of crisis. It invites scholars and practitioners to explore the intersection of art, narrative, and politics.

June 8–12, 2026 International Society for Theoretical Psychology (ISTP) Brooklyn, New York More Details

2026 MCAA WiMi Conference - Coronado, CA

The 2026 MCAA WiMi Conference will be held in Coronado, CA, featuring exceptional speakers and interactive educational sessions aimed at women in the mechanical industry.

June 8–10, 2026 MCAA Coronado, California More Details

FNDS Annual Conference on Functional Neurological

The FNDS Annual Conference on Functional Neurological is set to take place in Baltimore, Maryland. This event will focus on the latest research and developments in functional neurological disorders.

June 13–16, 2026 Functional Neurological Disorder Society Baltimore, Maryland More Details

2026 ISIPT Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The 2026 ISIPT Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the first ISIPT conference took place. This event will focus on advancing Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) through workshops and networking.

June 17–19, 2026 International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania More Details

October

13th Annual California Addiction Conference (CAC)

The 13th Annual California Addiction Conference (CAC) will be held in Universal City, CA, featuring sensational speakers, breakout workshops, social networking, and a Halloween party.

October 14–18, 2026 CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals) Universal City, California More Details

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