Answering the Call: Supporting Nurses, Patients, and Practice
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:15a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Brown University Health Presents New England's Premier Behavioral Health Nursing Conference
This conference will bring together leading experts from across the Northeast to share cutting‑edge insights in nursing mental health, forensic nursing, acute psychiatric care, outpatient treatment, and pediatric/adolescent behavioral health. Set in a beautiful and inspiring location, the event will offer dynamic presentations, meaningful collaboration, and opportunities for nurses to deepen their behavioral health expertise.
Speakers from the following organizations will be presenting:
- Brown University Health
- Butler Hospital
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
- Institute of Living
- Mass General Brigham
- University of Rhode Island
- Yale University
- ...and more!
Presentation Topics
Presentation Topics Include:
- Self-care and vicarious trauma
- The state of caring: Delivering mental health care in a changing world
- Recognizing patient violence risk in clinical settings: assessment, behavior alerts, and interventions
- Pressing charges after patient assault: evidence, complexity, ethics and implications
- ASD/IDD in healthcare settings
- The role of the psychiatric/mental health nurse in recognition and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID
- Removal of restraints on a child/adolescent inpatient unit
- Keynote presentation by Danny Willis, dean and professor, URI College of Nursing
| Cost (parking, breakfast and lunch included) | By March 10 | After March 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Health Employee | $45.00 | $50.00 |
| Non-Brown University Health | $79.99 | $99.99 |
Submit an Abstract
Accepted poster abstracts receive an additional $10 off registration!
Earn up to 7.5 CEs at this conference.
Location Information
Brown University Health
15 LaSalle Square
Providence, RI 02903
Be Well