The 9th Annual Conference on Challenges in Mental Healthcare for the Primary Care Provider is designed to enhance knowledge and improve competence in managing complex psychiatric issues in primary care settings. The conference emphasizes team-based problem-solving, with expert faculty leading sessions where participants collaborate and practice skills. Attendees can expect didactic lectures, Q&A sessions, and case studies. The agenda includes topics such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders, with a focus on evidence-based strategies and practical implementation.
Mental Health Conferences
9th Annual Conference on Challenges in Mental Healthcare for the Primary Care Provider
This conference focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies for managing psychiatric and psychosocial issues in primary care patients. It will be held in New York City, New York.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: May 7–9, 2026
Location: New York Hilton Midtown
City/State: New York, New York
Address: 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019-6078
Event Format: In-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Symposia Medicus
Symposia Medicus is a non-profit organization that provides continuing medical education for healthcare professionals.
Email: registrar@symposiamedicus.org
Phone: (925) 969-1789
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $990.00 | Early | If postmarked by February 26, 2026 |
| $1240.00 | Regular | If postmarked after February 26, 2026 |
| $890.00 | Early | Nurses, PAs, & All Others |
| $1140.00 | Regular | Nurses, PAs, & All Others |
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 schedule includes sessions on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders, among others. Each day features lectures, Q&A sessions, and group discussions led by expert faculty.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Heidi Combs, MD, MS
Professor, Vice Chair of Education, University of Washington Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Seattle, Washington
David Beckmann, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry; Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior; Thomas Jefferson University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jesse D. Markman, MD, MBA
Associate Professor; Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington; Seattle, Washington
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers up to 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians, 18 AAP credits, and 21.6 contact hours for nurses. Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses are also available.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The conference will be held at the New York Hilton Midtown, with special group rates available until April 11, 2026. Rates start at $379 per night for City Rooms and $409 for Skyline Rooms. Complimentary internet and fitness center access are included.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Valet parking is available at the hotel for $95 per sedan and $110 for SUVs and oversized vehicles, with no in/out privileges. Nearby parking garages offer alternative options.
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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