NAMI Maryland’s 42nd Annual Conference will be held virtually on October 4th and 5th, 2024! This year’s conference will bring together experts, advocates, and individuals passionate about mental health. Together, we’ll delve into crucial topics, foster insightful conversations, and work towards improving the lives of those affected by mental illness.

This totally virtual event will feature up to 40 workshops and plenary presentations over two days covering important, relevant topics. Presentations will be held by national and state decision makers, experts, and advocates focused on improving education and reducing stigma. We invite individuals with mental illness, their loved ones, faith leaders, community members, students, health care providers, and criminal justice professionals to register for this year's conference.

Current topics include:

• Crisis De-Escalation, Diversion, and Crisis Intervention;
• Accessing Benefits and Resources like insurance, housing, and assisted outpatient treatment;
• New and Emerging Research;
• Mental Health in Special Populations like youth and aging adults;
• Equity in Mental Healthcare and Social Determinants of Health;
• and more!

Check out our currently approved workshops here.

Plus, if you're a professional working in Maryland, you could earn up to 14 Continuing Education Credits! CEUs will be offered for:

• Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, & Therapists
• Emergency Medical Professionals
• Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
• Peer Specialists

Early-bird registration is open until Friday, September 5th, 2024. Take advantage of the early-bird rate while you still can!