Understanding Depressive and Alcohol Use Disorders: Promoting Healing and Recovery
A free conference for individuals and families impacted by depressive and alcohol use disorders, and for those who are personally facing challenges of these conditions.
Save the Date!
Thursday, May 5, 2022
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
7 W. 55th St, New York City
Keynote Speakers
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Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D.
The Dalio Professor in Mood Disorders Professor of Psychiatry The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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Denis Antoine II, M.D.
Director, Addiction Treatment Services Director, Center for Addiction and Pregnancy Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
More details to come in summer 2022.
Mental Health Matters: A Community Symposium
Sponsored by the William S. Perper Foundation
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, please join us for a free virtual symposium to learn more about anxiety and depression, and how to support those who are facing the challenges of these and other mental health conditions.
Thursday, May 5, 2022
1 to 3:30 p.m.
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Recognizing and Responding to Depression
Presented by Karen Swartz, M.D.
Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Director, Clinical and Educational Programs, Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Center
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Understanding and Treating Anxiety
Presented by Paul Nestadt, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Co-director, Johns Hopkins Anxiety Disorders Clinic
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Be Present: A Mindfulness Meditation
Presented by Neda Gould, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Director, Johns Hopkins Mindfulness Program
Panel Discussion: Community Resources
Featuring representatives from NAMI Maryland, Pro Bono Counseling Project and Behavioral Health System Baltimore
For more information, contact Kimberly Monson.
Please note that this is a community symposium – CEUs will not be offered.