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Heads Up! The First International Youth Mental Health Conference
headspace is proud to present Heads Up! The First International Youth Mental Health Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 29-30 July 2010.
Convened by Australian of the Year, Professor Patrick McGorry, Heads Up! will present leading national and international approaches to research and evidence-based practice in the area of youth mental health.
The conference will bring together innovators, practitioners, researchers and young people in a forum to showcase the best of youth mental health innovation and key reform strategies.
The program features over 60 presentations on research and development, practice innovation and policy/management.
Key note speakers include Professor Max Birchwood (YouthSpace - UK), Dr Christine Bennett (Bupa Australia Group), Mr Richard Eckersley (Australia 21) and Professor Bob Illback (Headstrong – Ireland).
“I am delighted to invite you to attend the First International Youth Mental Health Conference. This is an important event for Australia and the mental health field.” Professor Patrick McGorry, Conference Convenor, 2010 International Youth Mental Health Conference.
Visit the conference website: iymhconference.com.au
Follow the conference on Twitter: @IYMH_Conference