The 'School Mental Health: Treating Students K-12' conference addresses the pressing mental health challenges faced by school-aged children. It provides professionals with the latest clinical insights and strategies to support students through inclusive and culturally responsive care. The conference is held in Boston, MA, and includes lectures, case studies, and interactive panels. Attendees will explore topics such as autism, play therapy, CBT techniques, and the impact of poverty on mental health. The agenda includes discussions on working with families, supporting high-achieving students, and fostering inclusion for immigrant students.
Mental Health Conferences
School Mental Health: Treating Students K-12
This conference, held in Boston, MA, focuses on equipping professionals with strategies and tools to address mental health issues in school-aged children through evidence-based and culturally responsive care.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: February 6–7, 2026
Location: Fairmont Copley Plaza
City/State: Boston, Massachusetts
Address: 138 St. James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge Health Alliance is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and focuses on continuing education in psychiatry, offering courses developed by faculty from Harvard's teaching hospitals.
Email: cme@challiance.org
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $595.00 | Physician (MD/DO) | Standard registration for physicians. |
| $475.00 | Nurse (RN/APRN) | Standard registration for nurses. |
| $475.00 | Psychologist | Standard registration for psychologists. |
| $475.00 | Social Worker | Standard registration for social workers. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference spans two days, starting on February 6, 2026, with sessions on poverty's impact on the brain, autism, and executive function. Day 2 includes discussions on the crisis of connection among youth and culturally responsive care for immigrant students.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Nancy Rappaport, MD
Consultant, School-Based Programs, Cambridge Health Alliance; Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Part-Time, Harvard Medical School.
Christopher Willard, PsyD
Psychologist and Educational Consultant; Teaching Associate in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.
Horacio Sanchez
President and CEO, Resiliency Inc.
Niobe Way, PhD
Professor of Developmental Psychology and Director, Science of Human Connection Lab, NYU.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers up to 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians and 14.00 continuing education credits for psychologists, social workers, and counselors.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Fairmont Copley Plaza for the nights of February 5-7, 2026. Rates start at $199 per night, exclusive of taxes and fees. Reservations must be made by January 12, 2026, to guarantee the group rate.
Other Links and Information
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