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- Once you've done that, click on "Submit Proposal" to begin the submission process.
As one of the largest community-driven gatherings of mental health advocates in the U.S., NAMI’s annual national convention connects and inspires people looking for resources, research, support and programming. For more information on NAMI’s goals, see the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.
We are pleased to present NAMICon as a hybrid event in 2022. The in-person portion of the event will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
NAMI is currently seeking proposals for NAMICon 2022 that encourage mental health education and innovation and are informed by theory, research and practice.
The NAMICon 2022 session tracks are:
- Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Mental Health
These workshops will explore how to promote equitable mental and emotional support for underserved communities. NAMI is seeking workshop proposals from subject matter experts experienced in matters of social justice, racial and ethnic identity, and equity-minded practice. - Engaging with Youth and Young Adults
NAMI is seeking presentations discussing firsthand accounts of the unique mental health concerns youth and young adults are currently experiencing. We welcome all presenters but would give special preference for youth and young adult-led presentations. - Exploring Innovations in Mental Health Research and Treatment
This track will explore the latest research and developments in mental health. Ranging from neurobiology to virtual peer support, what emerging trends, data and discoveries will shape the way we view and treat mental illness in the not-so-distant future?
- Implementing Best Practices for NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates
This track will highlight best practices for helping NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates strengthen their capacity. We are looking for members of the field to share their organization’s efforts and leverage their practical experience with how-to workshops and case studies. Tips, tools and takeaways that participants can tailor to their own needs and the communities they serve.
- Transforming Mental Health Crisis Response Systems
We will seek to answer the timely question: How will the July 2022 launch of the new 988 nationwide three-digit number for mental health impact crisis response? Workshops in this track will focus on alternatives to the current response to mental health crises that affect individuals, families and communities.
For full details about the tracks, please review our Call for Proposals page.
Share your expertise and help the mental health community navigate the evolving health care system and forge a path to a better future.
Proposal Submission Instructions
The proposal form must be submitted online. It may take up to 45 minutes to complete the form and you should be prepared to fill out all the information required in one computer session. However, if you need to save your proposal and complete it at a later time, be sure to click "Save and Continue Later."
Please do not click “Save & Submit” until you have entered all required fields and reached the last page of the form. Upon successful submission, you will receive an email confirmation that should be retained for your records.
You will be notified about the status of your proposal by March 1, 2022.
We recommend carefully reviewing the Call for Proposals page for additional details about NAMICon 2022 before submitting your proposal.