
4th Annual Mental Health Matters Arizona Conference
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
@ ASU SkySong Campus & Online
1365 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
The event is free. A box lunch will be provided for in person attendees
Online attendees will receive a Zoom link via email one day prior to the event.
The Mental Health Matters Arizona Conference is an insightful and impactful event dedicated to promoting awareness, understanding, and support for mental illness at no cost to attendees. The conference brings together a diverse group of professionals, experts, advocates, and individuals passionate about mental health from various sectors and backgrounds. The event features various engaging and informative breakout sessions, panel discussions, and keynote speeches covering a broad spectrum of mental health topics. Renowned experts and thought leaders will share their knowledge, experiences, and innovative approaches to addressing mental health challenges. The conference aimed to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where attendees could learn, network, and collaborate with like-minded individuals. It provided a platform for attendees to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore innovative strategies for promoting mental wellness and resilience in their respective communities.
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Watch the 2025 Conference Replays
Insight. Connection. Learning.
Now Available On Demand!
Whether you joined us in person, tuned in online, or couldn’t make it this year, you can now watch the full lineup of conference sessions at your convenience. Dive into powerful conversations, expert guidance, and community stories that matter.
2025 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS ARIZONA CONFERENCE
YOUTH PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderated by: Koren Hudson, MA, LPC, NCC
KEYNOTE
SPECT Imaging: A Breakthrough Approach to Diagnosing, Understanding, and Healing the Brain
Presented by: Dr. Mark Anderson, DO
EXPERT PERSPECTIVES
Approaches To Trauma Treatment: Perspectives From Three Experts
EMDR – What is EMDR Therapy? How it Heals & Who it Heals
Presented by: Carlie Deadman, LPC
Somatic Experiencing – Trauma related dissociation and the nervous system
Presented by: Chelsey Valeri, LCSW
Brainspotting – Brainspotting: Accessing the Brain’s Natural Healing Capacity
Presented by: Eryn Cloutier, LIAC
MENTAL HEALTH BREAKOUT SESSION
From Glimmers to Gaslighting: What Pop Psychology Gets Right—and Wrong—About Brain Health
Presented by: Dr. Kari Millican, PsyD., LPC-S, PMH-C, ACS
SUBSTANCE USE BREAKOUT SESSION
Behind the Smoke: The Truth About Marijuana and Youth Brains
Presented by: Lindsay Taylor, LMSW, Soul Soldier Network, LLC
LGBTQIA+ BREAKOUT SESSION
From Barriers to Bridges: Transforming Mental Health Care for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Presented by: Rebecca Duffy, LPC
EATING DISORDERS BREAKOUT SESSION
Eating Disorders and the Gut-Brain Connection
Presented by: Liz Lees, MS, RDN, CGN
Thank You to all of our 2025 Sponsors!
This event is made possible thanks to the dedication of our sponsors and partners.
Your support fuels connection, education, and hope for a healthier Arizona.
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