MHA is excited to welcome an incredible lineup of Main Stage speakers for our 2022 Annual Conference: Forward Together: Recovery, Healing, Hope, taking place June 9-11 in Washington, D.C., and online. Don’t wait to register — registration for the in-person event closes two weeks from today. Virtual registration is FREE and closes June 6. Just-announced special guests: As Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon is dedicated to reducing the impact of substance use and mental illness on America's communities. Congressman Jamie Raskin is the U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District. In July 2022, Raskin co-led the 988 Implementation Act, a bill to provide funding and guidance for states to staff up their crisis call centers and to build out a full crisis response infrastructure. New York Times best-selling author Bassey Ikpi is a Nigerian American, ex-poet, current writer, constant mental health advocate, underachieving overachiever and memoir procrastinator. Allison Schmitt is a 10-time swimming world champion medalist and passionate mental health advocate who continues to share her own journey with depression in hopes of breaking the stigma and helping others. Kana Enomoto is the director of brain health for the McKinsey Health Institute, where she specializes in behavioral health, public health, and delivery-system reform. Need another reason to attend? Our virtual platform gives both in-person and virtual attendees up to 30 days following the conference to view session recordings and earn up to 43 Continuing Education credits. |
