25th Rocky Mountain Suicide Prevention Conference
Description
Welcome to the 25th Rocky Mountain Suicide Prevention Conference!
Hope4Utah will host its 25th suicide prevention conference this year. Join us for two days filled with insightful discussions, informative sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. The conference aims to bring together professionals, advocates, and individuals passionate about mental health and suicide prevention. Learn from experts in the field, share your experiences, and collaborate on strategies to make a difference. Let's work together to promote mental health and save lives. Don't miss this important event!
Registration Deadlines
Registration opens: September 1.
Early Bird Registration deadline: October 31.
Final Registration deadline: November 23.
Provo Marriott Hotel Discount Deadline: November 9.
Keynote Presenters
Anna Straussmann Mueller, PhD
Life Under Pressure: The Social Roots of Youth Suicide & What to Do About Them: Why are our youth struggling, and how does the world around them shape their pain? It’s time to look past the individual and toward the community. Join Dr. Anna Mueller, author of the award-winning Life Under Pressure, for an eye-opening exploration into the social roots of youth suicide. This isn't just a lecture; it’s a roadmap. Whether you are a parent, educator, clinician, or a teen yourself, you will walk away with a fresh perspective on why social environments matter and—more importantly—how to change them. Discover actionable strategies to build "suicide-safe" communities and learn how to provide transformative care after a loss.
Nicole Hawkins, PhD
From Pressure to Crisis: Social Media, Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Suicide Among Adolescent Girls This presentation explores the growing mental health crisis among adolescent girls, examining how social media, body image pressures, and disordered eating intersects with depression and suicide risk. Attendees will gain insight into emerging trends, waring signs, and practical strategies for supporting girls in a digital world.
Daily Agenda
- 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Registration & Breakfast
- 8:30 am - 8:45 am
Welcome to the Conference
- 8:45 am - 9:45 am
Keynote Speaker
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Breakout Session 1
- 11:10 am - 12:10 pm
Breakout Session 2
- 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Conference Lunch
- 1:10 pm - 2:10 pm
Breakout Session 3
- 2:10 pm - 2:20 pm
Afternoon Snack & Visit Vendor Tables
- 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm
Breakout Session 4
Breakout Sessions
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Dr. Greg Hudnall
Topic TBD
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Jesse Ellis, MSW LCSW
The Men We Miss: Understanding Suicide Through Attachment, Identity, and Belonging
- 10:00 am - 12:10 pm
Alyssa Mitchell
Messaging Matters - Communicating About Suicide Safely
- 10:00 am - 12:10 pm
Scott Eyre, CSW & Michelle Knight
Emergency Recovery Planning in Utah Schools - Guiding Individual and Collective Recovery
- 11:10 am - 12:10 pm
Anna Strassmann Mueller
Holding Space for Healing: How Schools Can Navigate the Complexity of Suicide Postvention
- 11:10 am - 12:10 pm
Joe Tuia'ana
Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
FAQs
- Can I purchase my tickets tax exempt?
If your organization qualifies for tax exempt tickets, please contact Cathy Bledsoe at Cathy@Hope4Utah.com.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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