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

Track One
Track Two
1:00EST
Lunch and Learn with Diabetes Training Camp
2:00EST
Lunch and Learn with Skirt My Pump
3:00EST
Welcome Announcements
3:30EST
Welcome Keynote with Mila Clarke *, @thehangrywoman
4:00EST
Meet and Greet with Mila
5:00EST
Diabetes + ADHD

Michael Fulop, PhD*

Exploring, Accepting and Navigating an Identity with Diabetes

Persis Commissariat, Phd, CDCES*

6:30EST
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*

8:00EST
Fireside Chats: Continuing the Conversation

Breakout discussions facilitated by the panelists

Track One
Track Two
9:45EST
Morning Remarks
10:00EST
Main Keynote with Mark Heyman, PhD, CDCES*
10:45EST
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*

12:00EST
Lunch / Meet and Greet with Mark Heyman
12:45 EST
Mindfulness + Diabetes

Sam Tullman

1:30EST
Breaking the Barriers Between Diabetic and Psychiatric Medications

Carl Dunn, R.Ph.*

A Complicated Relationship: Diabetes, Food and Body Image

Julissa Rolon, MA, Psychotherapist*

2:45EST
Break
Break
3:00EST
The Trauma of Diabetes

Jennifer Martin-Schantz, M.S., M.A., Psy.D.*

Understanding and Establishing Health Boundaries with Yourself + Others

Lacy Simmons, LCSW*

4:30EST
Treatment of Mental Health Issues in Individuals with Diabetes from Underserved Communities

Dana Lehman, PsyD*

Parenting with Resilience

JoAnne Robb, LMFT

5:45EST
Closing Keynote with Adam Brown, AMFT*
6:15EST
Closing Remarks
7:00EST
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

Michael Fulop

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Frequently Asked Questions

 

This conference is for any adult interested in the intersection of diabetes and mental health. There will be a track for patients (of any type of diabetes), and a track for caregivers, healthcare providers (endos, CDEs, RDs) and mental health providers.