The 27th Annual Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference featured a keynote panel, including Sheletta Brundidge, and returning speakers John Moe and Erin Walsh. The three were led in conversation by Executive Director Brandon Jones and discussed media and mental health.  

Dr. BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya presented “Houses on Fire: Successfully Raising Children Under High Stakes Conditions,” on Tuesday of the conference. Her presentation reflected on raising children around high-stakes circumstances like community violence, racism, and the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Over 1,650 attendees  |  89 Workshops
12 Sponsors
4 keynotes
66 Exhibitors

Attendees identify as or work in:
35% Mental Health
29% Education
16% Social Services
5% Early Childhood
3% Health Care
2% Students
2% Public Health
1% Family Member
1% Juvenile Justice
8% Other