Michigan's Largest Conference on Suicide to Feature Prestigious Roster of Experts, Jan. 27-29, 2022

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A prestigious roster of leading mental health professionals, educators and experts in the field of suicide will participate in Michigan's largest conference on suicide from January 27 – 29, 2022. The Kevin's Song 6^th Annual Virtual Conference on Suicide: Equity and Equality: Expanding the Conversation and Offering Solutions features a three-day online summit to offer solutions to inequalities regarding suicide prevention. The conference is produced by Detroit Public Television and can accommodate up to 1,000 participants.

Researchers, clinicians and advocates will cover the topic of suicide during general and breakout sessions, featuring the best available research and evidence-based practices. On Thursday, January 27, the 3^rd Annual School Summit brings together educators to share best practices and innovative programs for students, teachers and parents. On Friday, January 28, the conference features conversations and solutions to increased suicide risk in marginalized communities. On Saturday, January 29, "Surviving Suicide – Erasing Stigma" is FREE to all registrants, offering survivors of suicide loss and attempt survivors a journey of hope and healing.

Keynote speakers include:

• Ellen Kahn, Senior Director of Programs & Partnerships, Human Rights Campaign
• Jordan Burnham, Director of Training, Minding Your Mind
• Shairi Turner MD, Chief Medical Officer, Crisis Text Line
• Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble, Founder of the AAKOMA Project
• Seli Fakorzi MA, LPC, Director of Mental Health Operations, TimelyMD
• Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, Director of Recovery & Resilience, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
• Thomas Joiner, Ph.D., Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor, Florida State University 
• Eric Doeh, Chief Operating Officer, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
• Kathleen MacDonald, nationally recognized Insurance Advocate for Mental Health Parity
• David Lloyd, Senior Policy Advisor, The Kennedy Forum
• Kevin Fischer, Executive Director, NAMI Michigan
• Barb Smith, Executive Director, the Barb Smith Suicide Resource and Response Network
• Amelia Lehto, RCH Coordinator, Suicide Prevention at Common Ground will host a panel discussion featuring four loss survivors

Early bird rates through December 31: $100 for the three-day virtual conference, $75 for the School Summit only. Beginning January 1: $150 and $100, respectively. The Saturday Program is FREE, registration is required. Student rates are available. Visit www.kevinssong.org for more information.

SOURCE Kevin's Song