Events

Comic Surge

Oct 7, 2023, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Comic Surge combines all the elements of a larger comic con with the welcoming, thoughtful atmosphere of your public library. Learn More

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association 37th Annual Conference took place October 4-7, 2023 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team presented "The Effect of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy on Social Cognition among People Living with Serious Mental Illnesses" (presented by Sarret Seng). Dr. Zim Okoli gave the President's Address as APNA President.

Recovery Month Rally

Sep 22, 2023, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

In honor of Recovery Month, an annual health observance celebrating Americans in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), BH WELL will join members of Kentucky’s recovery community, state leaders, and health officials at the Capitol in Frankfort on Friday, September 22, 2023. Along with numerous community partners, the event will feature inspirational stories of hope and resilience along with free access to naloxone, information about SUD and recovery support programs, second chance employment, and health care access.

Harvest Hands BH WELL Training

Sep 7, 2023

BH WELL will be meeting with the Harvest Hands program team on September 7, 2023 to discuss BH WELL and behavioral health and wellness resources. We will also be discussing ways to integrate behavioral health and wellness into everyday activities. Harvest Hands CDC is committed to providing holistic, accessible K-12 child care to develop and empower local leaders. Learn More

BH WELL at the State Fair

Aug 26, 2023

The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) hopes to see YOU at the Kentucky State Fair Exhibit Hall on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Did you know that stopping tobacco use aids mental and behavioral health recovery? We will be at the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation table ready to discuss this and other behavioral health aspects of tobacco dependence treatment. The Kentucky Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program will have a table at the Kentucky State Fair during both fair weekends: August 19-20 and August 26-27.

SIGMA Congress 2023

Jul 20–23, 2023

The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team will be presenting at the 34th International Nursing Research Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 20-23 July 2023, a Sigma event. The conference will include over 800 nurse researchers, students, and clinicians pursuing evidence-based research. BH WELL will present the following podium presentations:

BH WELL at Kentuckiana Pride

Jun 17, 2023, 12:00 – 10:00 PM

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Regional Conference for Substance Use Disorder

May 12, 2023, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team will be speaking at the Regional Conference for Substance Use Disorder held in London, Kentucky at the London Community Center May 12, 2023. This event is presented by the Laurel County Health in Motion Coalition. Per the Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center website, this event exists to

2023 KCSP Tobacco Control Conference

Apr 13, 2023, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) participated in the annual Kentucky Tobacco Control Conference. This event was held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY. This was the first in-person Kentucky Tobacco Control Conference since 2019. Attendees were able to stop by BH WELL's table to discuss the importance of tobacco policy and tobacco treatment within mental and behavioral health organizations.

Nursing and Social Work Research Showcase and Self-Care Bash at ESH

Apr 11, 2023, 3:00 – 8:00 PM

The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team hosted the Eastern State Hospital (ESH) Self-Care and Work Learning Program (WLP) Student Spotlight Event in the lobby of Eastern State Hospital on April 11, 2023 from 3pm to 8pm. Staff members were invited to stop by and participate in a gratitude challenge, learn about WLP student research, take photos with the Bailey Bee family (BH WELL’s mascot), view video blogs, take home a giveaway item, and even enter in a drawing for a full bag of BH WELL goodies.