Attending industry-related events is a powerful strategy to boost your business development efforts and drive growth. These events provide invaluable opportunities to network with like-minded professionals, forge meaningful connections, and stay informed about the latest trends and innovations in your field.
By engaging in panel discussions, workshops, and keynote sessions, you can gain insights that help refine your business strategies and stay ahead of the competition. Additionally, showcasing your expertise and services at industry events can enhance your brand visibility, attract potential relationships, and build credibility.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of all the upcoming behavioral health and addiction-related events scheduled for 2025. Whether you’re a mental health professional, addiction treatment provider, or advocate for recovery, these events offer valuable opportunities for networking, education, and collaboration within the behavioral health community.
Together We Rise: Inclusivity in Mental Health and Education Symposium
- Date: January 25, 2025
- Location: Houston Christian University, Houston, Texas
- Details: This symposium addresses the unique challenges of today’s society, offering modern continuing education for mental health and educational professionals. It emphasizes creating inclusive environments that empower individuals to thrive. Harvey Mudd College
50th Annual Winter Symposium on Addiction and Mental Health
- Dates: January 26–29, 2025
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Details: This symposium provides education and training for addiction specialists, counselors, and behavioral health professionals, covering topics such as substance use disorders, trauma therapy, and integrative care. Addiction and Mental Health
Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) Annual Conference
- Dates: January 30 – February 1, 2025 (with optional pre-conference workshops on January 29)
- Location: 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, Florida
- Details: This premier gathering focuses on sharing ideas, discussing challenges, and exploring solutions in the mental health field. Sessions cover key policy issues and provide practical advice across various services offered by mental health professionals. FMHCA
School-Based Mental Health Professionals Summit
- Date: January 31, 2025
- Format: Online
- Details: This virtual summit offers a day of informative sessions promoting evidence-based practices and the development of comprehensive mental health strategies within educational settings. American Counseling Association
Miami International Child & Adolescent Mental Health (MICAMH) Conference
- Dates: February 5–7, 2025
- Location: Kovens Conference Center, North Miami, Florida
- Details: Hosted by the FIU Center for Children and Families, this conference presents evidence-based prevention and treatment interventions for mental health and educational challenges in children and adolescents. CCF
International Neuropsychological Society (INS) Annual Meeting
- Dates: February 12–15, 2025
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Details: The INS Annual Meeting focuses on advancing neuropsychological science and practice, featuring presentations on the latest research and clinical applications. The Ins
Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update 2025
- Dates: February 17–19, 2025
- Location: Lake Buena Vista, Florida
- Details: This conference offers a comprehensive review and update on substance use disorders, focusing on the latest research and treatment strategies. NBHAP
49th Annual Adolescent Symposium of Texas
- Dates: March 5–6, 2025
- Location: Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas
- Details: Hosted by Mental Health America of Greater Dallas, this symposium addresses critical issues in adolescent mental health, featuring over 50 workshops and opportunities to earn continuing education units. Mental Health America of Dallas
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) 42nd Annual Conference
- Dates: Pre-Conference: March 13–14, 2025; Main Conference: March 15–17, 2025
- Location: Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts
- Details: The conference focuses on the evolution of research and treatment in complex trauma and dissociation, featuring plenary speakers such as Judith Herman, MD, Thema Bryant, PhD, and David Spiegel, MD. Annual Conference
International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) Annual Educational Conference
- Dates: March 11–14, 2025
- Location: Disney Springs, Florida, USA
- Details: IntNSA’s annual conference provides education and networking opportunities for nurses specializing in addiction treatment. IntNSA
Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
- Dates: March 18–20, 2025
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Details: Focused on youth, this conference addresses prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies for substance use disorders. Youth Recovery Answers
Psychotherapy Networker Symposium 2025
- Dates: March 20–23, 2025
- Location: Washington, D.C., and Online
- Details: This premier psychotherapy conference features renowned speakers like Esther Perel and Jon Kabat-Zinn, offering sessions on various aspects of mental health and therapy. Psychotherapy Networker
Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions
- Dates: March 26–29, 2025
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Details: The meeting theme is “Context Matters: Bridging Perspectives in Behavioral Medicine,” focusing on the impact of various contexts on behavior and health. SBM
American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference & Expo 2025
- Dates: March 27–29, 2025
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Details: The ACA Conference & Expo is a premier professional development and networking event for professional counselors, featuring thought-provoking presentations and discussions. American Counseling Association
Mental Health on College Campuses Conference
- Dates: April 1–2, 2025
- Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Details: This conference brings together professionals and students to discuss recent research and practical advances in understanding mental illnesses in college students. Depression Center
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) 2025 Conference
- Dates: April 3–5, 2025
- Location: Westgate Resort and Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Details: The conference will cover topics related to anxiety, depression, and related disorders.
Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Meeting
- Dates: April 3–5, 2025
- Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Details: This meeting fosters collaboration among addiction psychologists and researchers to advance the field. Society of Addiction Psychology
2025 Addiction Medicine Conference
- Dates: April 11–12, 2025
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina (In-person and virtual attendance available)
- Details: This conference focuses on various aspects of addiction medicine, offering educational sessions and networking opportunities. Addiction Medicine
Forensic Mental Health Association of California (FMHAC) 50th Annual Conference
- Dates: April 17–19, 2025
- Location: San Diego, California
- Details: The FMHAC Annual Conference offers presentations on forensic mental health, relevant to clinicians, law enforcement, and other professionals working with mentally ill offenders. FMHAC
Rx and Illicit Drug Summit 2025
- Dates: April 21–24, 2025
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Details: This summit addresses the opioid crisis, sharing strategies in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement. HMP Global Events
National Conference on Addiction Recovery Science (NCARS)
- Dates: April 23–24, 2025
- Format: Virtual
- Details: Organized by the Consortium on Addiction Recovery Science (CoARS), this conference focuses on cutting-edge research across the spectrum of substance use disorders and affected populations. Recovery Answers
National Association of Black Counselors (NABC) 2025 Annual Conference
- Dates: April 24–26, 2025
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Details: The NABC’s 2025 Annual Conference, themed “Action Through Unity: Commanding Change in Counseling,” focuses on collective action in driving change within the counseling field, especially as it pertains to Black communities. NAB Counselors
ASAM 56th Annual Conference – Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science
- Dates: April 24–27, 2025
- Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Aurora, Colorado
- Details: The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) hosts this annual conference to showcase best practices and the latest research in addiction medicine.
Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health Conference
- Dates: April 30 – May 2, 2025
- Location: UCLA Luskin Conference Center, Los Angeles, California
- Details: The conference focuses on integrated and holistic approaches to mental health, featuring expert speakers and interactive sessions. Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health
National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s NatCon25
- Dates: May 5–7, 2025
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Details: As the largest conference in mental health and substance use, NatCon25 offers three days of learning, networking, and entertainment.
International Conference on Psychiatry and Psychology (ICPP)
- Dates: May 11, 2025
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Details: This conference brings together leading academic scientists and researchers to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Psychiatry and Psychology. Conference Index
American Psychiatric Association (APA) 2025 Annual Meeting
- Dates: May 17–21, 2025
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Details: The APA Annual Meeting is a premier event for psychiatric professionals, featuring a wide range of sessions and networking opportunities. American Psychiatric Association
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) National Conference 2025
- Dates: May 18–20, 2025
- Location: Sheraton Grand Seattle, Seattle, Washington
- Details: Hosted by the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), this conference focuses on leadership and partnerships within the addiction treatment industry. NAATP
RISE25 Conference
- Dates: May 28–31, 2025
- Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida
- Details: Hosted by All Rise, RISE25 is a premier conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform, bringing together over 7,000 attendees. All Rise Conference
West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
- Dates: May 29–31, 2025
- Location: Palm Springs, California, USA
- Details: This symposium offers education and networking for professionals in the addiction treatment field. HMP
International Conference on Psychiatry and Psychology (ICPP)
- Dates: June 3, 2025
- Location: New York, New York
- Details: This conference brings together leading academic scientists and researchers to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of psychiatry and psychology. Conference Index
International Conference on Psychotherapy and Mindfulness (ICPM)
- Dates: June 3, 2025
- Location: New York, New York
- Details: The ICPM provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns in the fields of psychotherapy and mindfulness. Conference Index
Partners In Treatment 3rd Annual Conference on Mental Health
- Dates: June 11–13, 2025
- Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
- Details: This conference is a collaboration between five partner facilities, aiming to bring a superior educational experience for healthcare professionals seeking the latest information on the treatment of mental illnesses. Pit Conference
NAMICon 2025
- Dates: June 11–13, 2025
- Format: Virtual
- Details: Hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), NAMICon 2025 is a virtual event offering an empowering and inspirational experience focused on mental health advocacy and education. NAMI Convention
2025 NIDA International Forum
- Dates: June 13–14, 2025
- Location: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Details: Organized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), this forum focuses on global research and policy issues related to drug use and addiction. National Institute on Drug Abuse
College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) Annual Meeting
- Dates: June 14–18, 2025
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Details: CPDD’s meeting covers a wide range of topics in drug dependence research. CPDD
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) Annual Conference
- Dates: June 24–27, 2025
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Details: The AMHCA Annual Conference offers sessions on various aspects of mental health counseling, providing opportunities for professional development and networking. AMHCA
Correctional Mental Health Care Conference
- Dates: July 20–21, 2025
- Location: [Location to be announced]
- Details: Organized by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care, this conference provides updates and best practices for correctional mental health care issues, including juvenile care, substance abuse, suicide prevention, trauma, and self-care. NCCHC
Lowcountry Mental Health Conference
- Dates: July 30 – August 1, 2025
- Location: Charleston, South Carolina
- Details: Hosted by Mental Health HEROES, this annual event offers advanced and unique educational opportunities from leading clinicians and thought leaders in mental health. Lowcountry Mental Health Conference
Florida Behavioral Health Conference 2025
- Dates: August 20–22, 2025
- Location: Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek, Florida
- Details: Hosted by the Florida Behavioral Health Association, this conference focuses on behavioral health topics relevant to professionals in Florida. Florida Behavioral Health Association
American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention 2025
- Dates: August 7–10, 2025
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Details: The APA Annual Convention is a premier event for psychology professionals, featuring a wide range of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. American Psychological Association
Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders
- Dates: September 4–7, 2025
- Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA
- Details: This symposium offers education on various aspects of addiction treatment and recovery. HMP
Addiction World Conference 2025
- Dates: September 5–7, 2025
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Details: Organized by Precision Global Conferences, this event brings together researchers, scientists, and practitioners to discuss advancements in addiction research and treatment. Addiction World Conference
Psych Congress 2025
- Dates: September 17–21, 2025
- Location: San Diego, California
- Details: Psych Congress is the nation’s largest independent mental health educational conference, offering practical psychopharmacology education combined with state-of-the-art treatment approaches and emerging research findings. HMP Global Events
AACC World Conference 2025
- Dates: September 24–27, 2025
- Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Details: The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) hosts this biennial conference, featuring workshops and sessions on various aspects of mental health and counseling from a Christian perspective. World Conference
5th Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry: Innovation to Implementation
- Dates: September 25–26, 2025
- Format: Virtual
- Details: Hosted by the MGH Center for Precision Psychiatry, this conference focuses on advances in the application of precision medicine approaches to psychiatric research and clinical practice. MGH CME
East Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
- Dates: October 3–5, 2025
- Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
- Details: This symposium brings together professionals to discuss the latest advancements in addiction treatment and recovery. Addiction Journal
APNA 39th Annual Conference
- Dates: October 15–18, 2025
- Location: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Details: Hosted by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, this conference focuses on empowering psychiatric-mental health nurses to innovate and collaborate in shaping care excellence. Apna
6th Edition of Global Conference on Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health, and Psychiatry (GAB 2025)
- Dates: October 20–22, 2025
- Location: Hilton Garden Inn Lake Buena Vista/Orlando, Orlando, Florida
- Details: GAB 2025 focuses on advancements in addiction medicine and behavioral health, offering both in-person and virtual participation options. Addiction Behavioral Conferences
Oasis Psychiatry Conference 2025
- Dates: October 20–23, 2025
- Location: La Jolla, California
- Details: This conference offers a schedule of sessions aimed at providing advanced education in psychiatry, with registration and continental breakfast starting on October 20. Master Psych
Behavioral Health Tech Conference 2025
- Dates: November 11–13, 2025
- Location: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego, California
- Details: This conference focuses on expanding access to mental health and substance use care through technology, health equity, and innovation.
Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance use and Addiction (AMERSA) Conference
- Dates: November 13–15, 2025
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Details: AMERSA’s conference focuses on multidisciplinary education and research in substance use and addiction. Addiction Journal
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) 2025 Annual Convention
- Dates: November 20–23, 2025
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Details: The ABCT Annual Convention brings together professionals to discuss advancements in behavioral and cognitive therapies. ABCT
Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference
- Dates: December 15–18, 2025
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Details: This conference is open to professionals with a master’s degree or equivalent in mental health and health-related fields from accredited institutions, as well as graduate students in accredited programs who supply a letter from their department certifying their student status as of December 2025. HMP Global Events
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