Professionals and others working to strengthen mental health support across Iowa will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and earn continuing education credits during the 2026 NAMI Iowa Annual Mental Health Conference.
The conference, presented by Iowa Total Care, is scheduled for Friday, November 20, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. This year’s theme is “Presence, Recovery, Home.”
Six conference sessions will offer Iowa Board of Certification-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs), providing attendees with opportunities for professional development, new perspectives and connections with others dedicated to improving mental health services.
The six featured sessions include:
- Never Again: Living Beyond Limitation – Jane Nady will discuss how resilience and mindset can help individuals move beyond limitations and approach life’s challenges differently.
- Purposeful Resilience: Cultivating Presence, Grace and Self-Compassion – Mary McCarthy will explore ways to develop resilience through presence, grace and self-compassion.
- Assistive Tech for the Home: Supporting Brain Health, Accessibility and Independence – Easterseals presenters Kevin Dalin and Jennifer Six will highlight how assistive technology can improve accessibility, support brain health and promote independence at home.
- Finding Wellness for You – Sarah Schuller will examine individual approaches to wellness and identify strategies that support personal recovery and well-being.
- Living the Good Life in Resource-Rich Communities – Dr. Shawn Dorius will explore the relationship between community resources and quality of life.
- Beyond the Fields: What About Well-Being in Agricultural Communities – Jason Haglund will discuss mental health and well-being in agricultural communities, including considerations unique to rural Iowans.
Organizers say the conference offers an opportunity for attendees to earn continuing education credits while learning about a variety of mental health topics and approaches to recovery.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to register in advance and take advantage of the professional development opportunities.
The 2026 NAMI Iowa Annual Mental Health Conference takes place November 20 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.
For registration information and additional conference details, visit NAMI Iowa’s website at https://namiiowa.org/.
Source: NAMI Iowa – 2026 Annual Mental Health Conference information.
