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    MHFA10 - Understanding and Supporting Mental Health in the Disability Community

    Sunday, May 4, 2025
    11:15 AM – 12:15 PM ET
    Location: 103B
    NASW CCB ACCME ANCC APA NY-SW NY-MHC NADAAC NBCC
    This presentation will be an semi interactive presentation to bring awareness around disabilities in the mental health community. This presentation will educate attendees on different types of disabilities and how people with disabilities can also have mental health needs. It will educate attendees on the relationship between both communities and introduce potential barriers and strategies of providing and promoting mental health.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Develop an understanding around what is disability and mental health
    • Understand the relationship of Mental Health in the Disability Community
    • Identify barriers and learn ideas on how to implement strategies

      Presenter - MHFA Summit(s)

    • Julia Boice, M.S.

      Dual Instructor
      Contractor
      Ellicott City, Maryland

      • Moderator - MHFA Summit(s)

    • LR

      Liz Reardon, MPH

      National Trainer
      Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid Mental Health FDirst Aid
      Saint Albans Bay, Vermont