Ninth annual Muslim Mental Health Conference
This unique conference brings together faith leaders, health care providers and researchers to examine topics related to mental health across the American Muslim community. It will include keynote speakers, scholarly research presentations and panel discussions.
UMMA Community Clinic’s Chief Development Officer, Adel Syed, will be presenting on enabling culturally responsive integration of behavioral health and primary care services for African-American Muslims in in urban setting.
DAILY HIGHLIGHTS:
APRIL 13
- Faith & Community Leader Mental Health First Response Certification Training
- Panel discussions on Muslim and Islamic psychology
- Vulnerable populations panel discussion
- Movies, media & mental health – film & discussion
APRIL 14
- Addictive behaviors panel discussions
- Global perspectives panel discussion
- Refugee panel discussion
- Workshop on mental & behavioral health issues facing American Muslim families
APRIL 15 (optional)
- Guided tour of Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
- Tour, lunch and prayers at East Lansing Islamic Center
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration fee: $150 for faculty, staff and religious leaders; $50 for students with ID
Register online at: www.psychiatry.msu.edu/events
Registration deadline: April 6, 2017
Learn more by emailing: msummhconference@gmail.com
or calling: 517-353-4363
The Muslim Mental Health Conference is generously co-sponsored by the MSU Department of Psychiatry, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, MSU College of Human Medicine, MSU Asian Studies Center, MSU Office for Inclusion & Intercultural Affairs, Office of Research, MSU Department of Social Work and MSU Muslim Studies Program