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2026 Mental Health Specialty Conference

Oak Brook, IL (suburban Chicago) | October 9-10, 2026

Pre-conference sessions on October 8

Registration opens July 17!

Questions? Email conference@aota.org

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Call for Papers/Reviewers

The call for papers/reviewers is now closed.

Late June to Mid-July 2026: Everyone who submits a completed proposal will be contacted via email with the status of their submission.

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Reasons to Attend

Mental health isn't a specialty niche in OT. It's foundational to every client interaction. Whether you work in a psychiatric setting or simply want to bring a mental health lens when working with clients across settings, this conference gives you the skills to make it happen. Join other mental health-minded OT practitioners for two days focused on actionable strategies to meet your clients where they are.

This year's Mental Health Specialty Conference is October 9–10 in Oak Brook, IL, just outside Chicago. Registration opens July 17. Add a pre-conference day on October 8 to go even deeper.