Main Stage CEO's
Spotlight Series

Profiles in Mental Health Courage: Exploring the lived experiences of mental health and substance use challenges

1:00-1:50 p.m. PDT

Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building, Ballroom 6BC

CE Credits: 1

Centered around the recently published book Profiles in Mental Health Courage by Patrick J. Kennedy and Stephen Fried, this conversation delves into the real-life experiences and recovery of Americans living with mental health and substance use challenges. When Kennedy’s uncle, President John F. Kennedy, published his classic book Profiles in Courage, he hoped to inspire “political courage” by telling the stories of brave U.S. senators who changed America. In Profiles in Mental Health Courage, former Congressman Kennedy adapts his uncle’s idea to inspire the “mental health courage” it takes to seek out care and speak openly about challenges and recovery.

Lifting as We Climb: Supporting the Mental Wellbeing of Black Men and Boys
1:00-1:50 p.m. PDT

Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building, Ballroom 6BC

CE Credits: 1

This dynamic session convenes a panel of distinguished experts to address the critical issue of mental health, with a specific focus on Black men and boys. Drawing from their extensive experience in psychology, counseling, social work, and healthcare, these thought leaders will explore the unique challenges and experiences that impact the mental health and well-being of Black men and boys. By bringing together diverse perspectives from a range of industries, this session aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand and inspire collaborative solutions. Attendees will gain valuable insights into this.

From Lab to Life: Leveraging Psychological Research for Real-World Change

1:00-1:50 p.m. PDT

Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building, Ballroom 6BC

This compelling session brings together three basic, applied, and implementation researchers who are helping to make a positive impact on critical societal issues and improve the human condition. Whether they are positioning psychological science for the future, conducting research in innovative ways, or translating psychology for other audiences, these individuals are closing the nearly 20-year gap that exists between knowledge production and application of that knowledge in practice and other real-world settings.