The UVU Conference on Mental Health, hosted by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah Valley University, is scheduled for October 2025. This conference aims to bring together professionals and experts in the mental health field to share their knowledge, insights, and research.

The conference will feature sessions focused on Suicide Prevention, Addiction, Anxiety, Interpersonal Violence, and Depression.

We are especially interested in proposals that qualify for ETHICS credits. 

We eagerly invite presentations on various topics within these specialized subject categories. Some topics to consider might be:

- Ethical considerations in addiction treatment and mental health care
- Cultural competence in mental health
- Evidence-based interventions and therapies for anxiety disorders
- Empowering survivor treatment and services
- Unveiling the intricacies of co-morbid disorders
- Exploring effective prevention and treatment options within each focus area
- Nurturing grief counseling and treatment approaches
- Unraveling the complex web of mental health issues in schools, including bullying, stress, perfectionism, social pressures, and their impact on children and youth
- Examining risks and prevention strategies tailored to diverse groups and populations, such as veterans, teens, individuals struggling with addiction, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, and more
- Unleashing the potential of evidence-based treatment methods, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and beyond
- Delving into the realm of professional ethics in mental health practice
- Sharpening risk assessment skills
- Unveiling the nuances of clinical work
- Illuminating the profound impact of trauma on mental health
- Mapping the landscape of mental health throughout different life stages, spanning youth, young adulthood, adulthood, and the elderly
- Fortifying resilience-building strategies
-  And more....