APNA 38th Annual Conference
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 38th Annual Conference will take place from October 9th - 12th, 2024, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The theme of this year’s conference is Bringing Connection to Life for Ourselves, Those we Serve, & Each Other. Attendees typically work in psychiatric-mental health nursing, however, all professionals passionate about providing care to the psychiatric-mental health population are welcome to attend the conference.
The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team will attend the conference, present both platform and poster presentations, and host a table in the Exhibit Hall.
APNA "champions psychiatric-mental health nursing and mental health care through the development of positions on key issues, the dissemination of current knowledge and developments in PMH nursing, and collaboration with stakeholders to promote advances in recovery-focused assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of persons with mental health disorders." BH WELL Director Dr. Zim Okoli currently serves on the APNA Board as Immediate Past President. In addition, BH WELL Graduate Research Assistant Sarret Seng serves as APNA Kentucky Chapter President.
For more information on the 38th Annual APNA Conference visit their website.
The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team exists to promote behavioral health and wellness among individuals facing behavioral health challenges.