Mini Medical School: Mental Health 101

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Mini Medical School: Mental Health 101

Saturday, March 9 | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Health Sciences Innovation Building, HSIB Forum
and virtually via Zoom (register for free for link)

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Medical experts from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will explore the impact of sleep on mental well-being, national trends in behavioral health crises, and maternal mental health in three 25-minute talks.

A complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided. All Tucson and surrounding community residents are welcome to attend in person or virtually.

Flyer for this event:  mini_medical_school-mental_health_101_03.09.2024_flyer.pdf

AGENDA

• 08:30 a.m. | Registration & Continental Breakfast
• 09:00 a.m. | Welcome: Jordan Karp, MD, Chair, Department of Psychiatry
• 09:05 a.m. | “Insomnia and Sleep Health” | Michael Grandner, PhD, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, UArizona
• 09:30 a.m. | Q&A | Audience Engagement
• 09:40 a.m. | “National Trends in Behavioral Health Crisis Care: How Tucson is Leading the Way” | Margie Balfour, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, UArizona
• 10:05 a.m. | Q&A | Audience Engagement
• 10:15 a.m. | Break
• 10:30 a.m. | “Maternal Mental Health” | Kathryn Emerick, MD, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, UArizona
• 10:55 a.m. | Q&A | Audience Engagement
• 11:05 a.m. | Closing Remarks: Jordan Karp, MD
• 11:15 a.m. | Lunch with Residents and Medical Students

SPONSORSHIP

Mini Medical School is co-sponsored by the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC). ABRC-funded events strive to deliver high-quality educational resources to support Arizona researchers in becoming leaders in biomedical research fields, successfully compete for external support, and translate research findings to address critical medical needs and improve health outcomes.

For questions or accommodations that may be necessary, please contact the event coordinator at least three days in advance of event.