Tag Archive: Conference

5th International Conference on Youth Mental Health

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Using Short Films To Reduce Stigma Presented by: Ashlen Harkness Too often, the mental health continuum of care begins once a problem has already been identified. The arts, however, provide a unique and powerful way to address mental health stigma, teach warning signs, and open young people to the idea of seeking support, all prior […]

California Student Mental Wellness Conference

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Cary McQueen will be presenting two 60-minute breakout sessions at the second annual California Student Mental Wellness Conference. Cary’s sessions (more information below) will take place at 11:30 am, and at 3:15 pm on Thursday, March 1. The conference is organized by Wellness Together, in partnership with the California Department of Education. Connecting Through the Arts: Reducing stigma and […]

National Network of Public Health Institutes Annual Conference (NNPHI)

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Innovative Strategies for Addressing Stigma The stigma surrounding mental illness is a major issue in the United States today, one with a wide range of negative impacts such as preventing people from getting the support they need and deserve; delegitimizing the experiences of people living with mental illness; silencing minority voices; widening the gap between […]

CMHA Mental Health for All Conference 2016

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Using Film to Create Relational Support and Encourage Early Intervention on Postsecondary Campuses Movies for Mental Health is an evidence-based program designed to use artistic expression to expose the complicated, personal issues related to mental illness and to create a platform for art to have a positive social impact on young people. This interactive session will actively […]

17th Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Care Conference

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Movies For Mental Health – A Powerful Platform For Engaging College Students On The Topic Of Mental Health Movies for Mental Health, through two-hour interactive workshops, leverages Art With Impact’s world-class library of short films to engage college students on the topic of mental health. Our goals are: reducing stigma, fostering dialogue, and encouraging early […]

Peace Love Speaker Series

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On May 21st, 2015 the Peace of Mind Speaker Series brought together leaders in the mental wellness space to share their stories and the work they are doing to help create peace of mind in the world. The event featured a full day of compelling storytellers, live performances, breakout sessions, food, cocktail party, opportunities to […]