15th Annual Muslim Mental Health Conference

By MSU Department of Psychiatry

15th Annual Muslim Mental Health Conference

March 10-11, 2023

Theme: Honoring Legacies, Reflecting on Progress, and Envisioning New Horizons

The history of Muslims addressing mental health extends back to Prophetic times, and to inform our current practice and future we must acknowledge the lessons of the past and as we look towards the future. This year’s conference aims to acknowledge and celebrate our history in the field of Muslim mental health, highlight and share our current insights and wisdom, and set our sights on the future of the field of Muslim Mental Health.

Hybrid event - in person at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA and online via Zoom

PLEASE NOTE: All in-person attendees must follow MSU’s COVID specifications.

Who should attend? Mental Health practitioners, religious leaders, faculty, graduate students, and community organizers and members.

Program

The conference agenda is listed here. 

Full abstracts and authors are listed here.

Presenter bios and photos listed here.

Most sessions will be available to online viewers via zoom.  Links will be made available to all registered attendees.

CMEs and CEUs 

Social Work CEUs will be provided by Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (14 credits).
Medical/psychology CMEs provided by MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (14 credits).

Exhibitors, Sponsorships, Advertisement Opportunities

The conference will have exhibit tables for professional organizations and non-profit organizations.  Advertisements in the conference booklet are also available, as well as conference swag with your company's logo.  Click here to see all Sponsorship and Advertisement Opportunities.  

Travel & Lodging

The closest airport is Capital Region International Airport in Lansing, Michigan (LAN). If you have difficulty getting flights here, you can travel to Detroit Metro (DTW) and take the Michigan Flyer bus service to East Lansing.  

Discount rates at nearby hotels have been arranged.  Specify the Muslim Mental Health Conference when making reservations.
Graduate East Lansing Hotel,133 Evergreen Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823, 517-348-0900 ($119)
     MSU Muslim Mental Health Conference Room Block - Graduate East Lansing
Marriot East Lansing, 300 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823, 517-337-4440 ($169)
     Book your group rate for MSU Department of Psychiatry Gala
Kellogg Hotel, 219 S. Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824, 800-875-5090 ($125-175)
TownePlace Suites, 2855 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823, 517-203-1000 ($109)

Registration Fees 

In person: $250 Professionals / $125 Students OR those from low income countries in person
Online: $50 Professionals / $25 Students OR those from low income countries online

CONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT!

A GALA dinner will be part of the conference on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 6:30pm at Marriott East Lansing Hotel, 300 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Individual tickets are available for $75 or groups of 10 can purchase the whole table for $700. The keynote speaker at the conference will be Rev. Dr. Que English, Director of Health & Human Services Faith-Based Partnerships.
GALA IS SOLD OUT! 

A special Mental Health Training for Imams and other Faith Leaders will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 9am-5pm, including continental breakfast and lunch for a $50 fee.
This will be an in-person meeting only. 

Refund Policy: $10.00 will be retained as processing fee for all refunds.

Hosts and Sponsors

The conference is hosted by the Muslim Mental Health Consortium at Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Psychiatry.

Co-Sponsors include: ACCESS Community Health and Research Center; The Andoni Family Foundation, Bassam Mahmoud, American Psychiatric Association (APA) Foundation; Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, ICNA-Relief, Institute for Muslim Mental Health, Institute of Living-Hartford Hospital, Islamic Center of East Lansing, Islamic Relief USA; MAS BK/SI Social Services; MSU Asian Studies Program, MSU Center for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies; MSU College of Human Medicine; MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine; MSU International Studies and Programs Office of Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; MSU Muslim Studies Program; MSU Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion; MSU Research Foundation, MSU School of Social Work; National Association of Yemeni Americans; OnlineCare.com, Pakistani Association of Lansing, RuhApp

At-a-Glance Schedule

Here's a quick overview of events planned:

Friday, March 10

• 7:30-8am Continental Breakfast (Brody Hall lobby)
• 8-9am Online Poster Presentations (Brody Hall classroom)
• 9am-12pm Sessions and workshops (Brody Hall Auditorium and classrooms)
• 12-1pm Lunch (Brody Square, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, included)
• 1-1:30pm Prayers and Sermon (Brody Hall classrooms)
• 1:30-5pm Sessions and workshops (Brody Hall Auditorium and classrooms)
• 6:30pm Narratives of Pain storytelling showcase (Brody Hall Auditorium) (flyer)

Saturday, March 11

• 7:30-8am Continental Breakfast (Brody Hall lobby)
• 8-9am In-Person Poster Presentations (Brody Hall classroom)
• 9am-12pm Sessions and workshops (Brody Hall Auditorium and classrooms)
• 9am-5pm Mental Health First Aid Training (Brody Hall classroom) (flyer)
• 12-1pm Lunch (Brody Square, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, included)
• 1-5pm Sessions and workshops (Brody Hall Auditorium and classrooms)
• 6:30-9pm 15th Annual Gala Celebration (East Lansing Marriott Hotel) (separate ticket required)

Brody Hall is located at 241 Brody Srv Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, off of Harrison, south of Michigan Ave, directly across from Kellogg Hotel.  Parking is available in the Kellogg Hotel structure for $1/hour.

Construction on Campus

Due to various construction projects happening around campus, there may be detours you might encounter. Up-to-date information may be found at:
https://apps.gis.msu.edu/construction/closures-and-detours/

Contact Us

For more information or if you have questions about the Conference, please email msummhconference@gmail.com