Discover Iowa mental health conferences, focused on fostering care and collaboration in the heart of the Midwest. With events in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, these gatherings highlight Iowa’s commitment to addressing mental health needs. These are past conferences that occurred in prior months.
These conferences have already taken place.
The IMHCA 17th Annual Conference, titled 'A Field of Opportunities: Cultivating the Art of Clinical Counseling,' will be held in West Des Moines, IA. It offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.
April 19–21, 2023 Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association West Des Moines, Iowa More Details
The 2024 IPA Spring Conference will be held in Cedar Rapids, IA, focusing on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and related treatments. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity for mental health professionals to engage in comprehensive workshops.
March 22–23, 2024 Iowa Psychological Association Cedar Rapids, Iowa More Details
The Mental Health Issues in Dependent Adults conference will be held in Marshalltown, IA, at the Iowa Veterans Home, and streamed live online via Zoom. It focuses on the challenges of behavioral health management in long-term care settings.
April 18–19, 2024 Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Marshalltown, Iowa More Details
The IMHCA Conference is a state-wide hybrid event for licensed mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists, held in West Des Moines, IA.
May 8–10, 2024 Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association West Des Moines, Iowa More Details
The IAPT Fall Conference is an annual event held in Cedar Rapids, IA, focusing on play therapy techniques and interventions. It offers workshops and presentations for mental health professionals.
September 11–13, 2024 Iowa Association for Play Therapy Cedar Rapids, Iowa More Details
The 2024 Iowa BEST Summit is a major event for mental health professionals, educators, and community providers, taking place in Coralville, Iowa. It focuses on behavioral, equitable, social-emotional, and trauma-informed health in schools.
September 15–16, 2024 Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Coralville, Iowa More Details
The 2024 First Responder Wellness Conference will be held in West Des Moines, Iowa, focusing on wellness, trauma, and peer support for first responders.
September 18–20, 2024 Peer Support Foundation West Des Moines, Iowa More Details
Teach to Heal is a series focused on creating systemic support for mental health in schools, held in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, and Ottumwa, Iowa.
October 7, 2024 to March 31, 2025 Iowa ASCD & ISEA Cedar Falls, Iowa More Details
The Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists Conference, hosted by Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa, is designed to equip non-psychiatric health care professionals with essential mental health care skills.
November 01, 2024 Des Moines University West Des Moines, Iowa More Details
The NAMI Iowa 2024 Annual Conference is a mental health event held in Des Moines, IA, focusing on key issues such as youth mental health, criminal justice, and peer support.
The 2024 Annual Mental Health Conference by NAMI Iowa will be held in Des Moines, IA, focusing on key mental health topics through breakout sessions and keynote presentations.
The NAMI Iowa 2024 Annual Conference offers educational opportunities for individuals with mental health conditions, their loved ones, policymakers, and mental health professionals. It will be held in Des Moines, IA.
The University of Northern Iowa is hosting the 2025 UNIVA PTSD Awareness/Suicide Prevention Conference in Cedar Falls, IA. This free event is open to military members, veterans, and the community, offering educational credits for professionals.
March 26, 2025 Military and Veteran Student Services, UNI Veteran Association, and Student Wellness Services Cedar Falls, Iowa More Details
The PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference is set to take place at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA. This event focuses on mental health topics related to PTSD and suicide prevention.
March 26, 2025 Military and Veteran Student Services, UNI Veteran Association, & Student Wellness Services Cedar Falls, Iowa More Details
The PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference is held in Cedar Falls, IA, at the University of Northern Iowa. It focuses on mental health topics related to PTSD and suicide prevention, offering workshops and keynote sessions.
March 26, 2025 Military and Veteran Student Services, UNI Veteran Association, & Student Wellness Services Cedar Falls, Iowa More Details
The 2025 Social and Emotional Learning Conference will be held in Cedar Falls, Iowa, at the University of Northern Iowa. It focuses on promoting the social, emotional, and behavioral health of children and educators.
April 04, 2025 UNI College of Education Cedar Falls, Iowa More Details
The 2025 IPA Spring Conference, organized by the Iowa Psychological Association, will be held in Cedar Rapids, IA. It offers a range of workshops and presentations focused on mental health topics.
April 4–5, 2025 Iowa Psychological Association Cedar Rapids, Iowa More Details
The Trauma-Informed Care Conference, hosted by the University of Northern Iowa Department of Social Work, is an annual event for social workers, mental health professionals, and community members. It will be held online, focusing on integrative trauma-informed care with special populations.
April 04, 2025 University of Northern Iowa Department of Social Work Iowa More Details
The 2025 IPA Spring Conference is a professional gathering for mental health practitioners, held in Cedar Rapids, IA. It offers workshops and sessions on various topics, including psychopharmacology and autism spectrum disorders.
April 4–5, 2025 Iowa Psychological Association Cedar Rapids, Iowa More Details
The 2025 IPA Spring Conference will be held in Cedar Rapids, IA, focusing on clinical psychopharmacology, sleep, and autism spectrum disorder. It offers a platform for psychologists to engage in workshops and gain CEUs.
April 4–5, 2025 Iowa Psychological Association Cedar Rapids, Iowa More Details
The GCSU is an annual virtual event focused on enhancing knowledge and improving behavioral health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. It will be held online.
April 22–24, 2025 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Iowa More Details
Iowa's Annual Governor's Conference on Substance Use is a virtual event held from April 22 to April 24, 2025. It aims to provide education and learning opportunities for behavioral health professionals and enhance collaboration among system partners.
April 22–24, 2025 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Iowa More Details
The North Iowa Behavioral Health Summit 2025 is a professional conference held in Mason City, IA, focusing on mental health topics and offering continuing education credits.
April 24, 2025 North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, Iowa More Details
The Mental Health Issues in Long-Term Care conference will be held in Marshalltown, IA, at the Iowa Veterans Home, and will also be available online via Zoom. It aims to address the mental health needs of seniors in long-term care facilities.
May 1–2, 2025 Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Marshalltown, Iowa More Details
The 2nd Annual Black Mental Health Conference, titled 'Elevating Black Wellness in Times of Unrest,' will be held at Hope+Elim Church in Des Moines, IA. This free event focuses on addressing mental health disparities within the Black community.
The 2025 IMHCA Conference will be held in West Des Moines, IA, offering both in-person and online sessions. It aims to bring back popular topics from past conferences and introduce new insights.
May 7–9, 2025 Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association West Des Moines, Iowa More Details
The Iowa Chapter 19th Annual Conference is a hybrid event taking place in West Des Moines, IA, offering up to 15 Continuing Education credits.
May 7–9, 2025 Iowa AMHCA Chapter West Des Moines, Iowa More Details
This conference focuses on culturally responsive health care with a specific emphasis on cancer, taking place in Iowa City, IA. It aims to address cancer disparities and improve care delivery through cultural competency.
June 05, 2025 University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Iowa City, Iowa More Details
The Lakes Health Conference is an essential event for healthcare and human services professionals, taking place in Spirit Lake, Iowa. It offers professional development and networking opportunities, with sessions on emerging topics and continuing education hours.
June 19–20, 2025 Iowa Lakes Community College Spirit Lake, Iowa More Details
The TSC Regional Conference in Iowa City, IA, is a one-day event focused on individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and their caregivers. It will feature leading researchers and clinicians specializing in TSC.
September 06, 2025 TSC Alliance Iowa City, Iowa More Details
This virtual conference focuses on pediatric mental health in primary care, offering sessions on various topics related to child and adolescent psychiatry. It is organized by Iowa Health Care and Child Health Specialty Clinics.
September 12, 2025 Child Health Specialty Clinics Iowa More Details
The 2025 First Responder Wellness Conference is set to take place in West Des Moines, Iowa, focusing on wellness, trauma, and peer support for first responders.
September 17–19, 2025 Peer Support Foundation West Des Moines, Iowa More Details
The LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference is focused on the holistic health of LGBTQ individuals in the Midwest. It will be held in Iowa City, IA, providing a space for healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and support staff.
EmpowerED Minds is a premier professional learning event focused on school wellness and mental health, taking place in Des Moines, Iowa. It brings together educators, school leaders, and mental health professionals to explore innovative solutions and strategies.
September 30 to October 1, 2025 Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Des Moines, Iowa More Details
The 2025 IPA Fall Conference, hosted by the Iowa Psychological Association, will be held virtually on October 3, 2025. This event will focus on psychiatric drugs and long-term outcomes for major psychiatric disorders.
October 03, 2025 Iowa Psychological Association Iowa More Details
The 2025 Annual Mental Health Conference by NAMI Iowa is a major event in Des Moines, IA, featuring national and local speakers, educational sessions, and networking opportunities.
The Iowa Vestibular Symposium will be held in Des Moines, IA, at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available.
January 17–18, 2026 Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) Des Moines, Iowa More Details
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