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August 21-22, 2015

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Ask the Doctors - Get answers to your mental health related questions at these sessions.

Bipolar Dr. Keerthy Sunder, Principal Investigator and Board Certified Psychiatrist Mind & Body Treatment Institute

Schizophrenia Luis Sandoval, MD, MPH, Psychiatrist Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Depression and Anxiety (Doctor To Be Announced)
Un Diálogo Con el Doctor Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, MD, PhD, President, NAMI California Board of Directors, Director & Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities

Children and Adolescents Richard Lee, MD Associate Medical Director, Countywide Children's Programs, Riverside County Department of Mental Health, Health Sciences Assistant, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UC Riverside, School of Medicine Dr. Dan Tzuang American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Double Board Certified psychiatrist

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Strengthening NAMI NAMI Affiliates across the state serve their communities in a variety of ways. Learn from our most successful affiliates about what they've done!	Criminal Justice We are excited to bring Crisis Intervention Team expert, Major (ret.) Sam Cochran to our conference. Learn about how CIT is changing Law Enforcement and its relationship to Mental Illness.	Families and Consumers Share and learn from Families and Individuals living with Mental Illness, as well as research being done on the family at the national and international level with Dr. Beardslee.

Multicultural Engagement

California is a huge and diverse state, come share in the discussion and learn about how to make sure disparities in service are eliminated!

Youth and Mental Illness
Learn about the great ways Youth are being engaged in the discussion around Mental Illness and how to take action!

Advocacy
Learn more about your rights and how to advocate at the state, local, and national levels..

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Dynamic Workshops!

This year, our workshops are better than ever! Experts from around the state are excited to share the latest research, new techniques and exciting breakthroughs with you.

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Vote for Your Candidate

This year, we have a wonderful and exciting slate of candidates who are hoping to continue the great work of NAMI California. Board member volunteers are a vital part of our organization, take a look at who is running!

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Are Soft Drinks Bad for Your Bones?

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Are Soft Drinks Bad for Your Bones?

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Dealing With Depression? Eat This

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Apps to Help You Stay Healthy and Fit

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