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Mental Health Conferences
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2025
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California
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2025 Early Childhood Mental Health Conference
Mental Health Conferences
2025 Early Childhood Mental Health Conference
The 2025 Early Childhood Mental Health Conference will be held in San Diego, CA, focusing on building supportive environments for young children and their families. It brings together experts in mental health, education, and social services.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
The 16th Annual Early Childhood Mental Health Conference aims to foster a supportive environment for young children and their families. It will feature a blend of nationally and locally recognized experts who will discuss strategies for engaging children in clinical and systemic efforts. Attendees from various fields such as healthcare, education, and community advocacy will find valuable insights and networking opportunities. The conference will explore themes like presence, compassion, and collaboration as foundations for change.
The agenda includes sessions on challenges in practicing presence, the HOPE framework, and strategies for reducing technology use among children. The conference will also cover evidence-based mental health strategies for social-emotional development in children aged 0-5. Special thanks to the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency and the San Diego Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for their support.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: September 18–19, 2025
Location: Crowne Plaza in Mission Valley
City/State: San Diego, California
Address: 2270 Hotel Circle N, San Diego, CA 92108
Event Format: hybrid
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
ECMH Conference Committee
The ECMH Conference Committee focuses on organizing events that enhance the well-being of children and families through education and mental health strategies.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
Registration opens at 7:00 am with opening remarks at 8:00 am. Sessions will run until 5:00 pm. The agenda is still being finalized, and attendees will be notified to select breakout sessions once complete.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Pradeep Gidwani, MD, MPH, FAAP
Medical Director – Healthy Development Services, American Academy of Pediatrics, California Chapter 3.
Natalie Elms, MA
Manager, KidSTART Center, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Conference sessions are under review for CE and CME accreditation. CE or CME credits can only be earned by attending sessions live.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
Special rates and discounts are available for ECMH attendees at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Reservations must be made by August 18, 2025, with a 48-hour cancellation policy. Discounted overnight parking is available at $20 per car, per day.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Discounted overnight parking is available at $20 per car, per day at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Special thanks to our funding support partners, including the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency and the San Diego Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please visit the conference website.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
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