3rd Annual MHC Mental Health Summit
Join us for the 3rd Annual Mental Health Coalition Mental Health Summit on May 17, 2024 from 12-5 pm!
This event features a keynote speaker, scientific talks highlighting mental health research at UCSF, as well as a faculty/trainee panel and discussion about mental health in academia. The program will also have lunch and be followed by a social hour.
12:00 – 12:10 Opening Remarks
12:10 – 1:00 Keynote Speaker – Alexandra Crosswell, PhD
1:00 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 3:15 Understanding Mental Health: Research Talks
1:35 – 1:50 Aric Prather, PhD
1:55 – 2:10 Amanda Downey, MD
2:15 – 2:30 Richard Jin, MD, PhD
2:35 – 2:50 Ryan Brown, PhD
2:55 – 3:10 D. Parker Kelley, PhD
3:15 – 3:30 Coffee and Refreshments Break
3:30 – 3:50 Advocacy Awards
3:50 – 4:55 Scientists Outside of Science: Faculty/Trainee Panel and Discussion
4:55 – 5:00 Closing Remarks
***Please note, we have finalized our lunch order as of Monday May 13. Any registrants beyond that point are welcome attendees to the event, though lunches can only be guaranteed for those that registered before May 13.***
ABOUT US:
Our mission is to bring awareness to the mental health crisis in science and academia by normalizing conversations about mental health, to create community where people can come together to talk, listen, and learn, and to reduce the stigma associated with mental health by providing support, resources, and opportunities to connect with others.