2023 Joint Mental Health Summit

735 Fairfax Avenue,Norfolk VA 23507

23 May, 2023

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2023 Joint Mental Health Summit: The Future of Mental Health Wellness: Exploring Patient Engagement Through Technology, Clinical Care and the WorkforceTuesday, May 23rd, 20238:30am - 3:00pmHybrid: In-person at EVMS or virtually via Zoom * For in-person attendees, registration and breakfast begins at 8:00am* Learning Objectives: 1. Examine impacts of mental health on individuals, families, employees and the community. 2. Explore the challenges in recruiting and retaining a robust and diverse mental health workforce. 3. Discuss best practices in addressing mental health education, community resources, support services and leveraging technology for improved patient care. Lunch and free parking at EVMS will be available for in-person attendees! Keynote Speakers"Transforming the Future of Mental Health to Mental Wellness: Changin’ the Game”Kermit A. Crawford, Ph.D. Emeritus Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine Title to be announcedLaconda Fanning, PsyD, RN, Director of GME Early Assessment and Mentoring and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine. Panel Discussion"Beyond the Office: Exploring the Role of Technology in Mental Health Care Service Delivery"Panel Objectives: • Utilize innovative strategies for delivery of services addressing challenging mental health needs. • Examine the current role and future potential of technology-based care such as telehealth, phone apps and web-based treatment in increasing patient engagement. Moderator:Paul Bennett, Sentara Healthcare Panelists:Dr. Cristina Bain and Dr. Janette Mance- Khourey, Co-Program Managers, Primary Care Mental Health Integration, Hampton VA Additional panelists to be announced Break Out Sessions"The Tangled Web of Chronic Pain, Addiction and Psychiatric Disorders in Recovery"Ajay Manhapra, MD, Section Chief, Pain Medicine, Hampton VA Medical Center; Lecturer in Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine "Comparing Outcomes from a CBT Skills Group and Therapy App in Adolescents seeking Outpatient Care for Anxiety and/or Depression"Nicole Wells, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics & Psychiatry, Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Title To Be AnnouncedDr. Timothy Goler, Director of Research, Center for African American Public Policy; Assistant Professor, Sociology and Urban Affairs, Norfolk State University Limited in-person seating available. Register quickly to reserve your space!