An upcoming conference in Kennewick will bring health professionals together to examine issues related to human behavior – the first time the meeting has been held in person in several years.
The 33rd annual Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference attendees will use the pandemic as a springboard to discuss the challenges presented by Covid-19, but also the Signs they are observing that suggest resilience, recovery, and hope. The need for increased access to healthcare for behavioral issues is now widely recognized, including peer support services and community-based treatment. In addition, momentum is growing to address the problem of racial inequality in professional institutions and communities.
These basic themes will be explored at the conference, where ordinary people will share their experiences, along with national and regional experts, and community providers. The keynote speakers for the event are Nathaniel Morris, MD; Maia Szalavitz; and Nii Addy, PhD. Dr. Morris is a psychiatrist who specializes in mental illness and mass incarceration; Szalavitz is an expert on reducing harm; and Dr. Addy is a professor, neuroscientist, and advocate for mental health.
In addition to the major speakers, 35 workshops are planned on subjects such as “Law & Ethics of Clinical Relationships & Boundaries,” and “Collaboration to Integrate Primary Care for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness in a Community Mental Health Setting.”
The conference is slated for June 14 to 16 at the Three Rivers Convention Center, and provides an opportunity for attendees to network and exchange Business Cards.
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