NMHA's 2004 Conference to Address Barriers to Mental Health Care

National Mental Health Association
Tuesday, 5 August 2003

Call for Presentations Deadline Is September 30, 2003

The National Mental Health Association invites individuals and organizations to submit presentation proposals for its 2004 annual conference, "Justice for All: Fighting for America's Mental Health," on June 9-12, 2004, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The conference will focus on barriers to mental health care and address the challenges children, parents and families face when accessing services.

Presentation submissions should reflect the focus of the conference, address issues regarding access to treatment and community-based services, present new research or findings, and/or provide examples of evidence-based practices or innovative approaches that seek to resolve the disparities in mental health care.

The Call for Presentations application is available online at www.nmha.org/annualconference or by calling Kristin Battista at 800-969-NMHA (6642), extension 4787. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2003.

The National Mental Health Association is America's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans through advocacy, education, research and service.

For more information, or to contact National Mental Health Association, see their website at: www.nmha.org