Upcoming Mental Health Conferences in California

Find mental health conferences in California, where diverse perspectives and forward-thinking approaches converge. From Los Angeles to San Francisco and San Diego, these events highlight California’s leadership in mental health care and innovation. 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!

April 2025

2025 PATH Intl. Region 11 Conference

The 2025 PATH Intl. Region 11 Conference is an educational and engaging event in Bakersfield, California, offering networking opportunities and various sessions for professionals in the field.

April 11–13, 2025 PATH Intl. Bakersfield, California More Details

The 50th Annual FMHAC Conference

The 50th Annual FMHAC Conference will be held in San Diego, CA, from April 17-19, 2025. It focuses on forensic mental health, offering presentations relevant to clinicians, law enforcement, and other professionals working with mentally ill offenders.

April 17–19, 2025 Forensic Mental Health Association of California San Diego, California More Details

4th Annual Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health

The 4th Annual Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health Conference will be held at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center in Los Angeles, CA. It focuses on integrated and holistic approaches to mental health.

April 30 to May 2, 2025 Renewal Health Group Los Angeles, California More Details

May 2025

CAMFT Annual Conference 2025

The CAMFT Annual Conference 2025 is a premier event for mental health professionals, taking place in San Francisco, CA. This conference offers opportunities for learning and networking with peers.

May 2–3, 2025 California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists San Francisco, California More Details

CADTP Spring Conference 2025

The CADTP Spring Conference 2025 is an event for SUD treatment professionals, taking place in La Quinta, CA. It features expert presenters sharing insights and strategies in the field.

May 7–8, 2025 CADTP La Quinta, California More Details

Breakthrough 2025

Breakthrough 2025 is a two-day mental health conference for HR and benefits leaders, held in Lake Tahoe, CA. It focuses on advancing workforce mental health through innovative strategies and networking opportunities.

May 13–14, 2025 Lyra Health Truckee, California More Details

2025 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting

The 2025 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting will be held in Los Angeles, CA, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This event gathers mental health professionals to discuss advancements in psychiatric care.

May 17–21, 2025 American Psychiatric Association Los Angeles, California More Details

AIC 2025

The Annual International Conference (AIC) 2025 is the largest gathering of functional medicine practitioners, taking place in San Diego, CA, and available via livestream.

May 28–31, 2025 The Institute for Functional Medicine San Diego, California More Details

2025 West Coast Symposium

The 2025 West Coast Symposium is a leading event in the addiction treatment and behavioral health field, held in Palm Springs, CA. It offers advanced education and networking opportunities for professionals nationwide.

May 29–31, 2025 HMP Global Palm Springs, California More Details

National Transgender Health Summit - NTHS 2025

The National Transgender Health Summit 2025 will be held in San Francisco, CA, focusing on cutting-edge research and training in transgender health.

May 31 to June 1, 2025 UCSF Center of Excellence for Transgender Health San Francisco, California More Details

September 2025

IMMH 2025

IMMH 2025 is a hybrid conference taking place in San Diego, exploring the anthropogenic drivers of mental health and offering integrative approaches to mental health care.

September 11–14, 2025 IMMH San Diego, California More Details

October 2025

Innovations in Psychotherapy 2025

Innovations in Psychotherapy 2025 is a premier trauma therapy conference held in Anaheim, CA, and online, offering a comprehensive exploration of trauma treatment techniques.

October 8–11, 2025 PESI, Inc. Anaheim, California More Details

2025 NAMI California Annual Conference

The 2025 NAMI California Annual Conference will be held in Sacramento, CA, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel. It brings together family members, educators, mental health professionals, and advocates to reduce the stigma of mental illness.

October 16–17, 2025 NAMI California Sacramento, California More Details

Oasis 2025 Psychiatry Conference

The Oasis 2025 Psychiatry Conference will be held in San Diego, CA, offering both in-person and live streaming options. It focuses on psychiatric disorders, career management, and personal well-being.

October 20–23, 2025 American Physician Institute San Diego, California More Details

November 2025

The Behavioral Health Tech Conference 2025

The Behavioral Health Tech Conference 2025 is the largest event focused on expanding access to mental health and substance use care through technology, health equity, and innovation. It will be held in San Diego, CA.

November 11–13, 2025 Behavioral Health Tech San Diego, California More Details

The Behavioral Health Tech Conference

The Behavioral Health Tech Conference is the largest event focused on expanding access to mental health, substance use, and autism care through technology, health equity, and innovation. It will be held in San Diego, CA.

November 11–13, 2025 Going Digital Health, Inc. San Diego, California More Details

December 2025

2025 Behavioral Health Care Symposium

The 2025 Behavioral Health Care Symposium will take place in Sacramento, CA, focusing on behavioral health care discussions and policy updates. It promises engaging conversations with expert speakers.

December 8–9, 2025 California Hospital Association Sacramento, California More Details

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