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:
A keynote by leading diabetes psychologist Dr. William Polonsky, Clinical Director of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute
A welcome keynote by motivational speaker Jiggy Yoon, a T1D and performance coach
A special “Wait Wait Don’t Poke Me” with Stacey Simms, host of Diabetes Connections
Socializing with others through Friday Fireside Chats and Saturday Lunchtime Lounges
5 breakout sessions for each track
Opportunities to connect with our sponsors
Agenda
4-4:30pmESTEvent Kickoff with Sara Adams, LCSW & Allison Nimlos, LAMFT
4:30-5:00pmESTWelcome Keynote with Jiggy Yoon
Jiggy Yoon, motivational speaker and T1D, will share her story of depression and why she believes "vulnerability is dope." (*TW: suicidal ideation and self-harm)
5:00-5:30pmESTMeet & Greet with Jiggy Yoon
Come chat with Jiggy LIVE!
5:30-7:00pmESTFireside Chats / Exhibit Hall Open
Enjoy a virtual dinner and/or drinks with others in the community. Volunteer hosts will lead small group discussions: - Newly Diagnosed (<2 years)- BIPOC- Men- Women - Parents- Healthcare Providers
7:00-8:00pmESTWait, wait, don’t poke me - game show with Stacey Simms
Come watch a rousing edition of this fun diabetes-themed game show with some of your favorites from the diabetes community!
Exhibit Hall Open / Morning Coffee with Friends
Browse the booths of our vendors or join a general Zoom room to meet others attending the conference!
10:00-10:50amESTMain Keynote
Dr. William Polonsky
11:00-11:50amESTPerfectionism + Burnout (Patient Track)
Dr. Kersti Spjut
Alexis Skelley, LISW
Diabetes Psychology: It's More Than You Think (Provider/Caregiver Track)
Dr. Harpreet Nagra
12:00-12:50pmESTLunchtime Lounges
Enjoy lunch or a snack with others in the community. Volunteer hosts will lead small group discussions:
- Eating Disorders
- Anxiety
- Relationships
- Stigma
A Special Healthcare Provider Q&A with Dr. Harpreet Nagra
1:00-1:50pmESTForked Up: The Mental Relationship Between Diabetes & Eating (ALL)
Dr. Ann Goebel-Fabbri, Asha Brown, Dr. Lesli Allen
2:00-2:50pmESTDiabetes Distress
Erika Forsyth, LMFT (Patient)
Supporting Teen Mental Health (Provider/Caregiver Track)
Cassady Kintner, LMFT
3:00-3:30pmESTBreak / Exhibit Hall
3:30-4:20pmESTMindfulness and Diabetes (Patient Track)
Heather Nielson, LPC
How to Find a Diabetes-Competent Therapist (Provider/Caregiver Track)
Mallory Striesfeld, LPC, LMFT-A
4:30-5:20pmESTSelf-Compassion + Shame (Patient Track)
TBD
Caregiver Burnout (Provider/Caregiver Track)
Dr. Terri Tilford, LPC
Charity Partnership
Corporate Events Sponsors
Swag Bag Sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions