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Mental Health America’s Annual Conference

Mental Health America Conference

Oct. 14, 2025

Policy Institute

Oct. 15, 2025

Affiliate Day

Oct. 16-17, 2025

Main Conference

Capital Hilton | Washington D.C.

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Sponsorships are now available to showcase your support for mental health and connect with thought leaders, advocates, and innovators in the field. Contact sallen@mhanational.org for more information.

The Policy Institute will be held on October 14, Affiliate Day held on October 15, and the Main Conference held on October 16 & 17 in 2025. 

Topics we explored in 2024

Community Responses to Disaster and Humanitarian Crises: Responding to climate issues, acts of violence, and other threats to the safety of local communities.

Local Solutions to Equity Needs: Identifying, responding to, and understanding the health equity needs of local communities and the impact on mental health.

Innovation: Exploring emerging trends in mental health treatment and well-being promotion, including digital mental health support, alternative therapies, spirituality, and more.

Substance Use and Mental Health: Exploring the connection between substance use and mental health and innovations in the treatment of dual diagnoses.

Advocacy and Policy: Innovative ways communities are advocating and implementing policy changes to support equitable access to mental health care and services.

Youth and Young Adults: Sharing youth-driven solutions co-created or led by young people.

Attendees of the 2023 Mental Health America Conference listen attentively

Learn more about Mental Health America Conference

Oct. 14, 2025: Policy Institute Day

Oct. 15, 2025: MHA Affiliate Day

Oct. 16-27, 2025: Main Conference

Explore the 2024 schedule

The Call for Awards will open in March 2025.

Learn more about previous award winners

The Call for Proposals will open in February 2025. 

Registration will open in March 2025.

Questions about Mental Health America Conference?

Get in touch at events@mhanational.org