Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health

03/19/2026

oin us Sunday, April 26, for Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence – A Conversation with the Author Erin Walsh! A research-grounded conversation with practical strategies you can use with young people and families. Register now to secure your spot. Visit our website for full event details, including sponsors, exhibitors, and other breakout sessions. https://macmh.org/conference/child-adolescent-conference/

03/16/2026

Join us next Monday, March 23rd, for our March Pop-up training!

Join us for our March pay what you can Pop-up training! Register here: https://user.macmh.org/event/March-Popup

03/11/2026

Meet our Tuesday Keynote Speakers for the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health for our 30th Annual Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference, happening virtually from April 26 – 28, 2026! Learn more and register here https://macmh.org/conference/child-adolescent-conference/

03/09/2026

Join us for our March pay what you can Pop-up training! Register here: https://user.macmh.org/event/March-Popup

03/04/2026

🎮 Still time to register!
Join us for the upcoming virtual training “Video Gaming Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Help” and learn how excessive gaming can impact mental health in children, adolescents, and adults.
Led by Zachary Hansen, EdD, NCC, LADC, this session will explore:
• Warning signs and diagnostic criteria for internet gaming disorder
• Trends in gaming culture and technology that increase addictive potential
• Practical strategies for conceptualizing and treating problematic gaming behaviors
🗓 March 5, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
🎓 Earn 2 CEHs
Whether you work with youth, families, or adults, this training offers valuable insights into an issue affecting more and more individuals today.
👉 Register here: https://macmh.org/event/video-gaming-disorder-signs-symptoms-and-help-virtual/

02/26/2026

https://macmh.org/event/video-gaming-disorder-signs-symptoms-and-help-virtual/

Description of Presentation: For many, playing video games is an enjoyable and harmless pastime. For others, gaming can become a problematic preoccupation. Increasing numbers of adolescents and adults are experiencing significant negative consequences as a result of excessive video gaming. Join educator and clinician Zachary Hansen, EdD, LADC, NCC, to learn about video gaming trends, technology advances that increase addictive potential, criteria for internet gaming disorder, and treatment approaches for problem gaming. Dr. Hansen will also discuss the potential co-occurrence of problematic gaming with other behavioral health issues.

02/24/2026

✨ Together for Tomorrow — Join Us This Spring! ✨
The Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health is excited to invite you to our 30th Annual Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference, happening virtually April 26–28, 2026.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be highlighting our incredible speakers each week, so stay tuned as we introduce the voices who will be inspiring, teaching, and connecting our community.

⏰ Early Bird pricing ends THIS WEEK — now is the time to register!

💻 What to expect:
• One of the largest conferences of its kind in the country
• 3 days on an engaging virtual platform
• Opportunities to earn up to 18 CEHs
• Learning designed for professionals and caregivers supporting children prenatal through age 24 — including teachers, therapists, social workers, health care providers, IECMH professionals, parents, and more!

This year’s theme, Together for Tomorrow, reflects our shared commitment to showing up for children, families, and one another.

👉 Register today and follow along as we begin spotlighting our amazing speakers!
https://user.macmh.org/event/macmhcon26

02/20/2026

Join us today for Pay What You Can Pop-up Event!
Learn more and register Here- https://ow.ly/nQ6y50YhULz

Description of Presentation:
This session will explore how experiences of threat—such as fears related to immigration enforcement—can affect the well-being of young children and the adults who care for them. We will review core concepts in stress, trauma, and regulation to ground our understanding of what children and providers may be experiencing.

Together, we will consider two central questions:

How can we support our own regulation while working with children in times of uncertainty and fear?
How can we effectively support young children who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, or trauma related to threats in their families or communities?
Q&A if time permits

02/19/2026

Our Early Bird Rate Ends February 27! Register today https://macmh.org/conference/child-adolescent-conference/

02/13/2026

February Pay-What-You-Can Pop-Up Event!

Description of Presentation:
This session will explore how experiences of threat—such as fears related to immigration enforcement—can affect the well-being of young children and the adults who care for them. We will review core concepts in stress, trauma, and regulation to ground our understanding of what children and providers may be experiencing.

Together, we will consider two central questions:

How can we support our own regulation while working with children in times of uncertainty and fear?
How can we effectively support young children who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, or trauma related to threats in their families or communities?
Q&A if time permits

Learn more and register Here- https://macmh.org/event/pop-up-in-the-eye-of-the-storm-caring-for-ourselves-and-young-children-when-our-world-feels-unsafe/

02/05/2026

Here is a resource from the Star Tribune who interviewed MACMH's Board member Dr. Katherine (Katie) Lingras (she/her) who is an Associate Professor and Child Psychologist at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Experts explain why hard conversations can be reassuring, suggest age-appropriate information to share.

02/02/2026

Join us Thursday, February 5th for A Live Training on Treating OCD in Children & Adolescents

Mark your calendar for the first Thursday of every month, when we’ll host a brand-new live webinar featuring exciting and valuable content. Whether you join us live or watch at your convenience later, you won’t want to miss these opportunities to learn, grow, and connect.

Treating OCD in Children and Adolescents: An Overview for Clinicians (Virtual)
Thursday, February 5, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 PM CST | 2 CEHs | $6

Learn more: macmh.org/events