Annual Conference
Let NAMI Point the Way....
NAMI Wisconsin
Annual Conference 2012
May 6 -7, 2012 Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, Stevens Point, WI
Keynote speakers for the 2012 Conference are Brian Jost on Sunday, May 6, and Sita Diehl on Monday, May 7.
Brian Jost, author of the memoir, Grounded by Bipolar Disorder: One Pilot's Landing, is an experienced public speaker focusing on sharing his story of living with a psychiatric disorder and understands that mental illness can change a person's life. Accepting his psychiatric diagnosis with a fearless attitude, Brian views his battles with bipolar disorder as a gift which allowed him to see the true worth of the people in his life. Brian shares his personal story with audiences, emphasizing that despite having to live with a psychiatric disorder, recovery, and a happy, productive, meaningful life is possible.
Sita Diehl is the Director of State Policy and Advocacy for NAMI National. Prior to taking that position, she served as Executive Director of NAMI Tennessee for six years. A supporter of empowerment among adults, children and families affected by mental illness in Canada, Oregon, Tennessee and Wisconsin, she is best known as the editor of the BSES curriculum, a peer-run program for people with mental illness. Sita is the co-author of Back from Wherever I've Been, a collection of recovery stories from people in the BRIDGES program. Sita holds a master's degree in community psychology from Antioch University and earned her MSSW at the University of Tennessee.
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NAMI Wisconsin Conference 2011: Resources
Below you will find a selection of presentations and materials from the NAMI Wisconsin Conference 2011. We appreciate the invaluable contribution of all the individuals who share their expertise with our conference attendees. Click on the links to access the information.
Trauma Informed Recovery - Eric Arauz
Bipolar Disorder - Jon A. Lehrmann, MD
Medication Updates - David Rohde, PhD
Donna Bryant's workshop, "Navigating the Insurance Waters," offered attendees expert advice on this difficult topic. Below is a selection of hand-outs from Donna's workshop.
Low Income Subsidy: Extra Help for Part D Costs
NAMI Wisconsin, Inc. would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following individuals, groups, and organizations that provided financial assistance through co-sponsorship, advertisements, the purchase of exhibit space, or through a donation to our 2011 conference. The majority of funds received are used to provide scholarships and to supplement low-income registration fees.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
DHS, Division of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Dryhootch
Geoff Greiveldinger
Independence First
Janssen
Tom Kimmel
Allen and Joan Liegel
Lilly USA, LLC
Ryan Martin
Mental Health America of Wisconsin
Milwaukee VA Medical Center
Frank Ryan
Vital Voices for Mental Health
Martha Wedemeyer
Wisconsin Art Therapy Association
Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care
Wisconsin United for Mental Health
Please note that we made every attempt to make this list correct and complete, however, there could be inadvertent errors or omissions.