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The Illinois Department on Aging
in collaboration with
Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health
Illinois Coalition on Mental Health and Aging
invites you to the
8th Annual Mental Health and Aging Conference
Mental Health for a Lifetime
April 17 - 18, 2008
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Lincolnshire
The Mental Health and Aging Conference is held each spring and attracts hundreds of staff in the field of aging and mental health, advocates, social workers, academia and other professionals. Sessions cover the latest in mental health and aging research and practices, including treatment of dementia, pain management, depression, disabilities, personality disorders, high risk older adults, eating disorders, crisis intervention, substance abuse and more. This year's theme is Mental Health for a Lifetime.
Who should attend?
- Staff in the aging field
- Mental health workers
- Advocates
- Long-term care staff
- Social workers
- Members of Academia
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- Physicians
- Nurses
- Psychologists & Psychiatrists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Assisted living staff
- Housing authority staff
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- Public Health staff
- Caregivers
- Physician Assistants
- Pharmacists
- Case Managers
- Others interesed in mental health and aging
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The Conference fee is $110 per person until April 4, 2008, when the cost increases to $135. Students and presenters may register for a special rate of $75. The Conference fee covers the luncheon, reception, continental breakfasts, all conference materials and sessions.
Download the Conference brochure (PDF, 856 KB) for more details and registration form.
Conference at a Glance
Thursday, April 17, 2008 |
| 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Conference Registration
(Download the registration brochure and form, PDF, 856 KB) |
| 7:30 -10:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 9:45 - 10:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. |
Opening General Session |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch on your own |
| 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. |
Conference Reception |
Friday, April 18, 2008 |
| 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Conference Registration
(Download the registration brochure and form, PDF, 856 KB) |
| 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 9:45 - 10:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Conference Luncheon |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Adjourn |
Questions?
Please contact the Conference Coordinator (Phone: 217-785-8683) or the Office of Training and Development (Fax: 217-785-5880).
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