
We see diabetes as more than a physical condition
The Diabetes + Mental Health Conference is a virtual event focused on the intersection of diabetes management and mental health.
This event brings together a cross-section of patients living with all types of diabetes, caregivers, medical professionals working with PWDs, and mental health professionals.
Why Attend?
This two-day event will highlight ways in which living with diabetes affects mental health. There will be 2 tracks - one for patients and one for caregivers and providers.
Highlights include:

Obtain CEU credits

Breakout sessions for each track

Opportunities to connect with our sponsors
Agenda


Lunch and Learn with Diabetes Training Camp

Lunch and Learn with Skirt My Pump

Welcome Announcements

Welcome Keynote with Mila Clarke *, @thehangrywoman

Meet and Greet with Mila

Diabetes + ADHD
Michael Fulop, PhD*
Exploring, Accepting and Navigating an Identity with Diabetes
Persis Commissariat, Phd, CDCES*

Panel: The Emotional Toll of Stigma and Shame (CEU available)
Susan Guzman, PhD
Jane K. Dickinson, RN, PhD, CDCES*
Renza Scibilia*
T'ara Smith*
Phyllisa DeRoze*

Fireside Chats: Continuing the Conversation
Breakout discussions facilitated by the panelists


Morning Remarks

Main Keynote with Mark Heyman, PhD, CDCES*

Beyond the PHQ-9: Supporting Mental Health in the Clinic
Anna Floreen Sabino, MSW, CDCES*
Love At First Injection Site: Navigating Diabetes & Relationships
Alexandria Ambrose, PsyD*

Lunch / Meet and Greet with Mark Heyman

Mindfulness + Diabetes
Sam Tullman

Breaking the Barriers Between Diabetic and Psychiatric Medications
Carl Dunn, R.Ph.*
A Complicated Relationship: Diabetes, Food and Body Image
Julissa Rolon, MA, Psychotherapist*

Break
Break

The Trauma of Diabetes
Jennifer Martin-Schantz, M.S., M.A., Psy.D.*
Understanding and Establishing Health Boundaries with Yourself + Others
Lacy Simmons, LCSW*

Treatment of Mental Health Issues in Individuals with Diabetes from Underserved Communities
Dana Lehman, PsyD*
Parenting with Resilience
JoAnne Robb, LMFT

Closing Keynote with Adam Brown, AMFT*

Closing Remarks

After Hours with Adam Brown
Keynote Speakers
Adam Brown
Mark Heyman
Mila Clarke
Faculty Speakers
Anna Floreen Sabino
Dana Lehman
Dr. Jennifer Martin-Schantz
Lacy Simmons
Persis Commissariat
Susan Guzman
Dr. Alexandria Ambrose
Jane K. Dickinson, RN, PhD, CDCES
Julissa Rolon
JoAnne Robb
T’ara Smith
Dr. Phyllisa Deroze

Carl Dunn
Sam Tullman
