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Since 2011, Faith Connections on Mental Illness has hosted a day-long annual conference featuring nationally recognized experts to address issues associated with faith and mental illness.

Posted by Faith Connection on Mental Illness on Sunday, April 3, 2016
2016 Conference Materials.  Links to handouts are below.
  • Jack Naftel, MD: Understanding Mental Illness in Childhood & Adolescence – Recognition & Successful Treatment 
                         PDF         PowerPoint
  • Dr. Tina LePage: Applying Therapeutic Strategies to Children’s Ministries
                         PDF         PowerPoint
 The keynote speaker for our 2016 Spring Conference was the Rev. Gary Nelson, author of A Relentless Hope: Surviving the Storm of Teen Depression, in which he shared his son’s depression and anxiety as a teen.   Many of our supporting congregations hosted book discussion groups in preparation for this live-changing and potentially live-saving event. 
​Learn more about guest speakers at our 2016 conference.
Since 2011, Faith Connections on Mental Illness has hosted a day-long annual conference featuring nationally recognized experts to address issues associated with faith and mental illness.
  • Optional Continuing Ed credits offered by Wake AHEC for Psychologists, School Personnel, and other professionals.​
  • Average attendance of 300 clergy, lay persons, mental health professionals, and other individuals interested in the topics.​​ 
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Professional credit available from Wake AHEC
Category A NC Psychology Credit: This program will provide 2.0 contact hours of continuing education for North Carolina Psychologists.

Wake AHEC CEU: Wake AHEC will provide 0.5 CEU to participants upon completion of this activity.
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Contact Hours: Wake AHEC will provide up to 5.25 contact hours to participants. 

Public School Personnel Renewal Credit (PSPR): Certificates for 5.25 contact hours of education will be awarded at the completion of the program. 
2017 Speakers

Would you like to present at our 2017 Conference?

Click here to see our guidelines for submission. 
e-mail information to Donna Olsen, our 2017 Conference Chair, 
with the subject: FCOMI 2017 Conference

Keynote Submission Deadline: February 1, 2016
Guest Speakers Deadline: May 1, 2016

Thank you!