Mental Health Conferences

MPPA Fall Conference

The MPPA Fall Conference is an event organized by the Missouri Psychiatric Physicians Association, taking place in Independence, MO. It focuses on various mental health topics and offers opportunities for professional development.

September 27, 2025 Independence, Missouri In-person Event CEUs Available

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The MPPA Fall Conference is designed to provide mental health professionals with the latest insights and developments in the field. Attendees can expect a series of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. The conference aims to address critical issues such as borderline personality disorder, mental health stigma, substance use disorders, schizophrenia, autism, and intellectual disability.

The agenda includes sessions on diagnostic disclosure, the neuroscience of borderline personality disorder, and the importance of reframing the dialogue about mental health. A panel discussion will explore substance use disorders, focusing on their biological, psychological, and social dimensions. The event will also cover updates on treatment guidelines for autism and intellectual disability.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Date
September 27, 2025
Location
Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center
City/State
Independence, Missouri
Address
19677 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057
Event Format
In-person
Map for MPPA Fall Conference at 19677 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

Missouri Psychiatric Physicians Association

This is the group that put together this event.

Email: info@missouripsychiatry.org Phone: 573.635.5070

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

The conference begins with registration and a continental breakfast at 7:00 am. Sessions include topics such as borderline personality disorder, mental health stigma, and substance use disorders. A panel discussion and various presentations will take place throughout the day, concluding with updates on treatment guidelines for autism and intellectual disability.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

MJ
Michael D. Jibson, MD, PhD

University of Michigan

MR
Mark H. Rapaport, MD

Huntsman Mental Health Institute, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, APA President-Elect

DB
Doug Burgess, MD

UMKC School of Medicine

RM
Roopa Sethi, MBBS, MD

KU Medical Center (invited)

NA
Nauman Ashraf, MD

KCU-GME Consortium/Ozark Center

SS
Subbu Sarma, MD

None

FD
Faheem S. Arain, MD, FAPA, FASAM, DFAACAP

Royal Oaks Hospital, Compass Health, University of Missouri-Columbia

CEU Details

Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).

Physicians attending the entire conference will be awarded 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).

Hotel Information

You need somewhere to stay (unless you live relatively close).

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn at a discounted rate of $119.00 for single or double occupancy. Call 877-782-9444 by August 27, 2025, using the Group Code: MPPA to receive the discounted convention rate.

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.

Reminder: This is an overview of this conference, and you should consult the official website for details on registration, fees, deadlines, and other details. Quill Therapy Solutions is maintaining this information to make it more accessible to the therapist and mental health professional community.

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