Registration Now Open for MHIDD Conference

The Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) Executive Council is excited to once again provide educational opportunities to professionals and paraprofessionals in the field of mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year’s theme is “Beyond Barriers: Innovations and Solutions for a Better Mississippi.”

This conference provides us with great learning experiences, networking opportunities, and solutions to provide better service to individuals in our communities.

For registration and additional agenda information, please visit www.accelevents.com/e/mhidd-joint-conference-2024.

The following CEs have been applied for:

NBCC, Social Work, Education, Nursing Home, RN, and DMH

A variety of breakout sessions on numerous topics will be available throughout all three days of the conference. General Sessions during the conference include:

In this session, participants will embark on a journey to explore critical aspects of professional ethics. They will learn to identify and apply key principles of privacy and confidentiality to ensure the protection of client information. Strategies for establishing and maintaining professional boundaries will be covered, essential for fostering a safe and ethical environment. Additionally, participants will evaluate the impact of self-care practices on their professional effectiveness and personal well-being.

Dr. Richard Strebeck

Chair, Professor of Psychology/Counselor Education at William Carey University

Often, intellectual/developmental disability services and mental health services operate in silos that create barriers to many seeking services. This presentation will describe historical factors contributing to this siloing, common misunderstandings and practices that perpetuate siloing, and evidence-based practices to address these systemic issues. In breaking down silos and building the capacity of all providers to effectively serve all those in need, we create more opportunities for wellbeing and health for all citizens.

Dr. Karen Weigle

Associate Director, National Center for START Services at University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability

This empowering, educational, entertaining presentation will teach the “basics” of creating championship results both personally and professionally.

Dale Smith Thomas

Owner/ President at Winners By Choice

Registration Now Open for MHIDD Conference

Navigating the Wilds of Professional Integrity

Breaking Down Silos: How to Join Forces for Improved Outcomes and Wellbeing

Choices Create Champions

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