The 14th Annual Mental Health Symposium, hosted by Virtual Ability, Inc., explores the theme 'Facing Our Fears: Managing Anxiety About Life’s Uncertainties.' This virtual event in Second Life provides a platform for discussing the impact of fear on quality of life and the importance of individualized therapeutic approaches. Attendees can expect a series of presentations and panel discussions addressing various aspects of fear, including its relation to climate change, cyberterrorism, and specific disabilities. The symposium offers a unique opportunity for both community members and the general public to engage with experts in the field.
Mental Health Conferences
Mental Health Symposium 2025
The Mental Health Symposium 2025, organized by Virtual Ability, Inc., is a virtual event held in Second Life. It focuses on managing anxiety about life's uncertainties.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: May 15, 2025
Location: Sojourner Auditorium, Virtual Ability Island
Event Format: virtual
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Virtual Ability, Inc.
Virtual Ability, Inc. hosts annual symposia to share information about mental health and disabilities, providing opportunities for learning and professional engagement.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The symposium features a full day of sessions starting at 7:00 am SLT/PDT, including presentations by notable speakers such as Dr. Manish Kumar Asthana and Dr. Mustafa Demir. Topics range from fear conditioning to climate change anxiety, with panel discussions on peer support and fear within specific disabilities.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Dr. Manish Kumar Asthana
Associate professor of psychology at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, specializing in cognitive psychology and fear conditioning.
Mr. Aman Kumar Prajapati
Assistant professor of psychology at Invertis University Bareilly, focusing on near-death experiences.
Ms. Maria Nieves
Clinical psychologist and master's student at the Catholic University of Pelotas, researching climate change anxiety.
Ms. Jen Johnson
Licensed clinical mental health counselor and mindfulness teacher, specializing in stress, resilience, and climate mental health.
Dr. Mustafa Demir
Associate professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, with expertise in law enforcement and counterterrorism.
Dr. Veró Caridad Rabelo
Associate professor of management at San Francisco State University, focusing on organizational suffering and peer crisis support.
Other Links and Information
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