Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health
3rd Annual Event. April 17-19, 2024
UCLA Luskin Conference Center.
2024 Theme: “Open to Hope Again,” a powerful concept that resonates deeply with the challenges and triumphs we have collectively faced.
Featured Event Speakers 2024

Dr. Paula Stone Williams
Internationally-known speaker on issues of gender equity, LGBTQ advocacy, and religious tolerance. She has been featured in TEDWomen, the New York Times, Red Table Talk, the Washington Post, & Good Morning America.
Christy Gibson, MD
Social media Fame TikTokTraumaDoc with >130k followers. Author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit ( Hachette Go). Dr. Christy Gibson, MD is a family medicine specialist in Everett, WA and has 19 years experience.
Dr. Alfiee
Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble is a pioneering psychologist, scientist, mental health correspondent, author, speaker, and founder of the innovative mental health nonprofit dedicate to Youth of Color mental health, The AAKOMA Project.
Gita Viad, MD
Dr. Gita Vaid is a board certified psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who specializes in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Joe Tafur, MD
Dr. Joe Tafur, MD is an integrative Family Physician, curandero, author and speaker. His acclaimed book, The Fellowship of the River.
Karol Darsa Psy.D
licensed psychologist and the founder and executive director of Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center. Dr. Darsa co-created the Invisible War Recovery Program,
Highlights from 2023
Press play and embark with us on this enlightening journey as we revisit some key highlights from the “Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health” conference. Held at the heart of UCLA in the prestigious Luskin Conference Center, this conference brought illuminating insights into the cutting-edge developments in Behavioral Health. Join us as we look back at these remarkable moments.
Why you should Join Our Event

We believe that it is time to embrace the possibilities that lie ahead, and together, forge a path towards renewed hope, innovation, and healing.
Networking
Sponsors come back year after year, claiming this is the “best” venue yet for connecting with community.
Have Fun
How you transform the landscape of behavioral health through experiential learning, fun, and creating spaces where fun flourishes and connections thrive.
Great Speakers
This conference attracts world-class speakers including NY Times Best-selling author Katherine Woodward Thomas, Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence director, Marc Brackett, Kevin Hines, and UCLA professors.
Showcase Your Business
Entering its dynamic third year, our conference is flourishing, attracting esteemed industry leaders nationwide. Seize this invaluable opportunity to network and share about your business with fellow treatment professionals. Don’t miss this chance to connect with pioneers in the field and drive your business forward.
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Get the latest info about Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health

This conference promises to be an educational and transformative experience that will leave a lasting impact on both your professional growth and personal well-being.
Our theme for this year’s conference is “Open to Hope Again,” a powerful concept that resonates deeply with the challenges and triumphs we have collectively faced. We believe that it is time to embrace the possibilities that lie ahead, and together, forge a path towards renewed hope, innovation, and healing.
At Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health, we aim to inspire and invigorate your passion for the field through a captivating blend of knowledge, experience, and exploration. Our conference is designed not only to provide clinicians with valuable Continuing Education (CE) credits, but also to foster experiential learning, creating a space where ideas flourish and connections thrive.


12 CEs/CMEs
Plus New On-Demand Learning Portal
30
Visionary Speakers
500
Event Participants and Growing
40
Industry Sponsors
#GET EXPERIENCE HAVE FUN
Open to Hope Again

#LISTEN TO THE
Popular Event Speakers from 2023

Plus, Earn CE’s at our On-Demand Learning Portal.
Enjoy Manhood Exposed, a fan favorite from our 2023 Emerging Themes Conference, as our gift to you. Earn 1.5 CEs while learning from experts in the field about the complexities of masculinity and mental health. Available Here
Kevin Hines
Kevin Hines is an American suicide prevention speaker who attempted suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge
Marc Brackett, PhD
Founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor in the Child Study Center,
Timothy Fong, MD
Dr. Fong is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA
Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD
Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD, leading expert on eating disorder treatment and founded 5 distinct treatment programs, including Galen Hope.
Gail Wyatt, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at The Semel Institute for Neuroscience
Nolan Williams, MD
Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Director of the Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab.

(L-R) Marlon Rollins, PhD, LMHC, LPCC; Miguel Rivera; Kevin Hines, John Sovec, MA, LMFT, Jay Barnett, MFT
“Manhood Exposed”
Voted Best of ETBH 2023
Our GIFT to you; Learn & Earn 1.5 CEs
A diverse panel of men in HEAL professions (health, education, administration, and literacy) unpack the social and emotional challenges men face as they emerge into manhood. Topics discussed include masculine identity development, fatherhood, friendships, sexuality, help seeking behavior and intimate relationships.
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Get Your Tickets, Plus Sponsorship Opportunities

Buy your tickets early to Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health to secure your spot at this dynamic and informative event. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field and connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for mental health.
MARKETING-PASS
$399
EARLY BIRD RATE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2023
- Participation in 2 1/2 days of the event
- Access to all Events
- Opening Reception
- 2 Breakfasts – 2 Lunches
- Daily Refreshments
- Sponsorship Opportunities Upgrades include Therapist Spotlight
EARLY BIRD FULL CLINICAL CONFERENCE PASS
$325
Rate Increase on Dec 1st
- Participation in 2 1/2 days of the event
- Logo on Website with link to your Company Page
- Access to all Content
- Opening Reception
- 2 Breakfasts – 2 Lunches
- Daily Refreshments
- CE’s, CMEs
- Online Certificate
- Networking Opportunities
EARLY BIRD EXHIBITOR
$1995
BEFORE DEC 1, 2023
- Participation in 2 1/2 days of the event
- Logo on Website with link to your Company Page
- Access to all Content
- Opening Reception
- 2 Breakfasts – 2 Lunches
- Daily Refreshments
- Sponsorship Opportunities Upgrades include: dinners, experiential events, and more.
- Maximizing Your Event, Pre-Conference Meeting
#WHO HELPS US
Our Sponsors

Sponsor emerging themes in Behavioral Health to support cutting-edge research and innovative solutions that improve mental health outcomes. Your contribution can make a significant impact in advancing the field and providing hope and healing to those in need.





