At the 29th Annual Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference, MACMH presented a theme of “Tell Me Your Story”, emphasing our dedication to understanding and honoring the personal experiences that influence mental health. Our goal, to create an environment where voices are heard, stories are shared, and connections are fostered to promote healing and growth.

Top 3 Attendee Professions
Mental Health Professionals (43.3%), Education Professionals (27.6%), and Social Services Professionals (12.9%) made up 83.8% of this year’s conference attendees. 

What Attendees Found Most Valuable
“I LOVED the new schedule. The new schedule allowed me to attend every keynote, session, MedTalks, etc.”
“Venue is great and easy to navigate, staff are friendly and helpful, sessions were good with interesting topics.” 

Estimated Impact on Families
Attendees estimate that, collectively, they have positively impacted approximately 29,000 families with the knowledge and strategies gained at the conference. 

Staff and Volunteer Hospitality
98.5% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they felt respected, welcomed, and adequately assisted by all staff and volunteers at the conference. 

Top Motivators for Returning
The strongest motivators continue to be quality content, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and access to practical tools and strategies.