Registration has closed. Please call Chris Rule or Sheila Moore at 501-660-7550 for more information.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
William J. Clinton Presidential Center and
Park
Conference Co-Sponsored by:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Psychiatric Research Institute
South
Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and
Clinical Center (MIRECC), Department of Veteran
Affairs
Central Arkansas Coalition for Faithful Spirits and
Healthy Minds
Bridging the gap between mental health professionals and faith leaders is a promising approach to reducing the stigma associated with depression and other mental illnesses. Coalitions of ministers, mental health professionals and researchers have been exploring ways to improve the recognition of individuals with various disorders and address the problems in accessing and initiating care. This one-day conference will provide participants with cutting edge knowledge about mental illness and illustrate how this can be blended together in partnerships involving the faith community.
AGENDA
This conference is intended primarily for faith leaders and mental healthcare professionals but a limited number of spaces will be reserved for members of the general public including school personnel/educators, non-governmental organizations and community leaders.
Conference Facilitator:
Teresa L. Kramer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chief Psychologist, UAMS Department of Psychaitry and Behavioral Sciences
Associate Director, UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
Featured Speakers:
Reverend Leroy Gilbert, Ph.D.
Yolanda Alvarado
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