The Scientific Program Committee of the Mental Health Service Conference meets in-person three times during the year to select the program for the meeting, which is held each fall. The first meeting is held at the time of the prior year’s meeting, where the incoming chair and members of the Committee, who were appointed or reappointed on September 1, begin planning the next meeting. Also, during the meeting, the Committee for the current meeting meets daily to review any programmatic issues, assist in monitoring sessions, and fill any vacant roles of introducing speakers. The second in-person meeting is usually held in late January to select the scientific program. The Committee also meets for a third time during the APA Annual Meeting to finalize arrangements, speakers, and programmatic issues. The APA CEO/Medical Director assigns a staff member to serve as the APA Administration Liaison to the Scientific Program Committee.

Staff Liaison

Kara Dixon, [email protected]