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