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Get ready for NatCon25, where the brightest minds in behavioral health care come together! Renowned for its cutting-edge curriculum, our annual conference gives you exclusive access to the trailblazers shaping the future of mental health and substance use care. Here’s a sneak peek at our powerhouse keynote speakers who are revolutionizing the field:
- Adam Grant: Grant is a world-renowned organizational psychologist, bestselling author and Wharton’s top-rated professor for seven consecutive years. He has written six New York Times bestselling books, garnered more than 35 million TED Talk views and surpassed 80 million podcast downloads. A trusted advisor to organizations like Google, the NBA and the Gates Foundation, Grant’s transformative insights are redefining how we work, think and lead.
- Nzinga A. Harrison, MD: Dr. Harrison is a pioneering physician, educator and advocate for innovative approaches to recovery and wellness. She is the cofounder and chief medical officer of Eleanor Health, host of the podcast “In Recovery” and author of “Un-Addiction: 6 Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life.” Known for her visionary leadership, Dr. Harrison is a powerful voice in the fight for improved mental health and substance use treatment.
- Patrick J. Kennedy and Stephen Fried: A former U.S. Representative, Kennedy is the principal author of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. He founded The Kennedy Forum and DontDenyMe.org and co-founded One Mind. Fried is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author who teaches at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Pennsylvania. Kennedy and Fried co-authored the bestselling book, “A Common Struggle,” as well as “Profiles in Mental Health Courage.”
- Nora D. Volkow, MD: A trailblazer in addiction science, Dr. Volkow has pioneered the use of brain imaging to investigate how substance use affects brain function, and her work has been instrumental in demonstrating that addiction is a brain disorder. As director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, she leads the world’s largest funder of research on drug use and addiction. With nearly 1,000 peer-reviewed research articles on neuroscience and addiction, Dr. Volkow’s prolific work has made her one of the most influential scientists and public health experts of our time.
With hundreds of dynamic speakers, expert-led sessions and countless opportunities to earn continuing education credits, NatCon25 is the premier event for behavioral health care leaders who want to stay informed, inspired and engaged. We hope to see you in Philadelphia from May 5-7!
