CrisisCon24
The Crisis Residential Association and the International Council for Helplines are proud to announce CrisisCon24, taking place in Phoenix, AZ October 14 - 17, 2024! The conference will take place at the beautiful Arizona Grand Resort & Spa.
Turning Pain into Action: A Journey from Survival to Advocacy
Lived Experience
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Description
Francesca Reicherter will share her powerful journey from a suicide attempt survivor to a leading mental health advocate, clinical psychology student, nonprofit founder, speaker, and writer. She will open with a vulnerable look into her darkest moments leading her into a psych ward. Francesca will then explore her life leading up to the attempt, the challenges she faced, the obstacles encountered learning to navigate the system, and what she wishes was accessible to her in the crisis services back then. She will highlight how she found hope through receiving a proper diagnosis and gained the tools that helped her recover, including therapy, medication, resiliency skills, and support networks. The talk will then shift to her transformation, detailing how she found purpose in mental health advocacy, pursued a master's degree in clinical psychology, and founded a nonprofit organization that has made a significant impact on the community. Francesca will share how she has utilized her story to inspire and educate others through public speaking and writing.
Her story is a message of hope and will leave you inspired to turn your pain into action.
Speaker
Francesca Reicherter, Inspiring My Generation Corporation, Founder
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ProteaCon: Teen Mental Health Leaders Conference
Get ready to connect with other teen mental health advocates, share ideas, and inspire change at our in-person conference!
Come join us at Sunshine Health or virtually for a day filled with learning and empowerment! This conference is designed for teens who are passionate about mental health and want to make a difference in their communities. Connect with like-minded individuals, attend workshops led by experts, and gain valuable skills to become a leader in mental health advocacy. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow personally and professionally! Check out our website for more information at https://www.proteateens.org/
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Teen Mental Health Leaders Conference Tickets, Sat, Oct 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
The Behavioral Health Tech Conference
The 2024 Behavioral Health Tech (BHT2024) conference is the largest conference focused on expanding access to mental health and substance use care through technology, health equity and innovation. The event convenes health plans, employers, behavioral health providers, digital health companies, investors, and policy makers to connect for the purposes of advancing access to behavioral healthcare for all.
The BHT2024 conference will take place in Phoenix, AZ, at the Arizona Biltmore from November 5th-7th, 2024. Our 2024 non-profit partner is the Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC), making healthcare better and safer for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Thank you for your consideration in donating to their initiatives!
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2024 Behavioral Health Tech Conference
2025 Annual Spring Bonine Suicide Prevention Conference
Normalize the Conversation
Presentation Description
Join Francesca as she shares her journey from struggling with her mental health to becoming a survivor and advocate. Francesca will talk about why it's important to normalize conversations about mental health and how you can support someone who is struggling. Together, you will explore breaking the stigma around mental health to encourage others to seek support and practical ways to start these important conversations in your community.
During the session, there will be an opportunity to make an encouragement card with a message of hope for people struggling, which will be donated to a patient hospitalized in a psych ward.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the Importance of Talking About Mental Health: Break the stigma by actively listening and engaging in mental health conversations that help people feel less isolated and more supported.
2. Learn How to Support Someone Who Opens Up: Develop effective communication skills and empathetic language to provide meaningful support.
3. Discover Ways to Start Conversations in Your Community: Gain practical strategies for initiating mental health dialogues. Participants will engage in an activity to bring hope into their community.
Learn More:
Eastern Illinois University :: Annual Bonine Suicide Prevention Conference (eiu.edu)
The Lighthouse with Dr. T - Live Broadcast
The Lighthouse with Dr. T – Facebook/YouTube Live – “Life After an Incomplete Suicide”
guests: Francesca Reicherter and Herbie Mack
MBKCares Presents: "Discovering Mental Wealth" @ The Discovery Center
A unique arts and healing experience. This will be an event full of hope expressed through the creative and performing arts. The program will include poetry and spoken word performances, a mental health panel discussion, and additional forms of entertainment and activities promoting mental health.
Hosted by AmandaGrace Krier.
Spoken word performances by Ihsan Hines aka Purpose, Mo The Poet, Lindo Yes, and Lemonade Dream.
Special messages will be shared by Francesca Reicherter (Founder of Inspiring My Generation) and Philip Tyler (public speaker and mental health advocate). Francesca and Philip will inspire and help us discover mental wealth.
"What Is Mental Wealth To Me?" panel discussion moderated by Eric Marsh Sr. (The Fathering Circle)
Panelists include Dr. Lily Brown, Dr. Petra Kottsieper and Director Kaloni Davis.
Live painting by Amiracle Artistry.
Live music by violinist Jack Drummond.
Resources and information will be provided by Knows No Face, Indego Bike Share, and the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Admission and refreshments are FREE. There will also be FREE giveaways throughout the event.
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For more information call: (267)580-9440
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Bridging the Gap conference
Nourish Your Mental Wellbeing: Building Self-Care Practices to Prevent and Reduce Burnout with Francesca Reicherter
02:20 - 03:15
Breakout Session Room
In this presentation, participants will hear a piece of Francesca’s story as a suicide attempt survivor, as she discusses how burnout and a lack of self-care contributed to a decline in her mental health. Participants will then explore Francesca’s insightful guide to building self-care routines that align with individual needs and fit seamlessly into busy schedules in and outside of the workplace.