Youth Mental Health Conference

Friday, February 7, 2025
7:45 AM - 4:00 PM

The Westin Pittsburgh

The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Registration is Open

NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania’s annual Youth Mental Health Conference will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at The Westin Pittsburgh. This event is one of the only conferences in the country specializing in children, adolescents, and transition age youth. It’s geared toward parents and caregivers, mental health professionals, educators, and students. Continuing Education Credits and Act 48 Credits will be offered.

During the keynote presentation, The Clock is TikToking: The Urgent Need to Understand Social Media and Teen Suicide Risk, Jessica Hamilton, PhD, will present ongoing research leveraging technology and incorporating teen perspectives to better understand the role of social media in both risk and protection in suicidal thinking. She also will discuss important considerations when working with teens about social media and practical tips to promote teen mental health.

The afternoon plenary will feature a conversation with NAMI’s Associate Medical Director, Dr. Christine Crawford, a leading child psychiatrist and author of NAMI’s second book, You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Your Child’s Mental Health. Dr. Crawford will highlight important takeaways from her book including how parents can navigate crucial mental health conversations with their children. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Charma D. Dudley, licensed psychologist and Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services at Carelon.

CONFERENCE AGENDA CONFERENCE BROCHURE

Registration Rates

All rates include conference admission, continental breakfast, and buffet luncheon. A certificate of attendance will be available upon request at the conclusion of the conference. The online registration deadline is Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Mental Health Professional *Includes Continuing Education Credits	$130	REGISTER
Educator *Includes Act 48 Credits	$65	REGISTER
Individual	$60	REGISTER
Student	$25	REGISTER

You can also download a registration form here.

Continuing Education (5 hours for Social Work and Psychologists / 0.5 CEUs) and Act 48 Credits (5 credit hours) are available. Learn More

School group rates are available upon request. For more information, contact Sara Levine Steinberg by email at slsteinberg@namikeystonepa.org or call 412-366-3788 (Ext. 122).

Refund Policy: Cancellations made prior to Friday, January 31 will be refunded. If requesting CEUs, a $30 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund. No refunds will be issued after Friday, January 31.

Pursuant to the ADA, if you require specific aid or services, please contact Sara Levine Steinberg by email at slsteinberg@namikeystonepa.org or call 412-366-3788 Ext. 122. Please make all requests for accommodations at least three weeks prior to the conference date.

2025 Youth Mental Health Leadership Award Essay Contest

NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania’s Youth Mental Health Leadership Award recognizes the passion and courage of young leaders who are committed to fighting the stigma of mental health conditions, providing a safe community for peers to share their own mental health experiences, and empowering peers through education.

To be eligible for the Youth Mental Health Leadership Award, the nominee must:

be between the ages of 13 to 21;

reside in Pennsylvania;

have parental permission to submit their essay.

The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship and a commemorative award. The essay and completed submission/consent form must be submitted by Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.

View Essay Criteria and Apply

Hotel Information

The Westin Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Special Event Rate: $199.00 per night
Start Date: Thursday, February 06, 2025
End Date: Friday, February 7, 2025

Last Day to Book: Friday, January 10, 2025

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Marketing Opportunities

There are a number of marketing opportunities available for companies and organizations to showcase their mission and resources at the 2025 Youth Mental Health Conference.

Sponsor

Sponsors can choose from several categories, and each option gives companies and organizations an acknowledgment at the conference and in marketing materials, an exhibitor’s table, and ad space in the virtual conference program book.

Sponsorship Details

Exhibit

Secure your resource table today at one of the country’s only conferences specializing in youth mental health. Exhibit tables are located outside of the main ballroom to ensure visibility and high traffic volume.

Exhibitor Information

Place an Ad

All ads will be featured in our virtual conference program book that participants will access via the conference app. The app will also feature a schedule of the day’s events, bios on the main presenters, and workshop descriptions. Placing an ad is an opportunity to highlight your company or organization’s mission, promote your book or research study, or spread the word about an important initiative.

Place an Ad

For questions on conference marketing opportunities, contact Sara Levine Steinberg, Senior Manager of Grants and Fundraising, by email at slsteinberg@namikeystonepa.org or by phone at 412-366-3788 ext. 122.