Elevate isn’t just the place to see the future of mental healthcare — through the New and Emerging Voices Program, it’s the place to become the future of mental healthcare.

Navigating the career advancements on the road to becoming a mental health professional can be both rewarding and challenging. The transition into the field, building a network, gaining expertise, and finding guidance are pivotal to our growth and success. 

This is what Psych Congress Elevate was created for.

Set for May 28-31 in Las Vegas, the ninth annual Elevate is an event you don’t want to miss.

As co-chair of this event, alongside my colleagues Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, I’m excited to share more information about Elevate 2025, which will position early-career and forward-thinking mental healthcare providers to rise in their profession. Elevate’s educational program is packed with essential learning, career-building opportunities, and networking events aimed at propelling your career to the next level.
 

New and Emerging Voices

The centerpiece of this year’s program is the New and Emerging Voices Program — a groundbreaking initiative that gives rising voices in the field the unique opportunity to co-present alongside Psych Congress’ renowned faculty experts. 

As someone who went from an attendee to a speaker to a steering committee member to a co-chair, this program has a special place in my heart.  Psych Congress Elevate isn’t just the place to see the future of mental healthcare — through the New and Emerging Voices Program, it’s the place to become the future of mental healthcare. 

Returning alumni from the New and Emerging Voices Program include Brittany Albright, MD, MPH; Kristian Dambrino, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC; Zachary Herrmann, DO; Michael Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, Psych-CAQ; and Rebecca K. Barbee, MSPAS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych. 

Outstanding new speakers in the 2025 New and Emerging Voices program include:

• Aryandokht Fotros, MD, MSC, presenting with Mark Zimmerman, MD: “Borderline Personality Disorder: A Case Based Approach Towards Diagnosis and Management”
• Avani Patel, MD, MHA, (a 2024 Elevate Scholar) presenting with Steven Chan, MD, MBA, FAPA, FAMIA: “#MentalHealth: Understanding Social Media’s Impact on Adolescents”
• Declan Grabb, MD, presenting with Dr. Chan: “Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatry: Tools, Trends, and What’s Next”
• Fernando Mendez, MD, presenting with Edward Kaftarian, MD: “Navigating Telepsychiatry Policy: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future of Virtual Mental Health Care”
• Latoya Frolov, MD, MPH, presenting with Manish Jha, MBBS: “Beyond the Basics: Advances in Anxiety Treatment and Management”
• Roger Rivera, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-NC, presenting with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC: “First Steps, Lasting Impact: Managing Schizophrenia From the Start”
• Sarah Slabaugh, DO, presenting with Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN: “Unraveling the Knots: Family Centered Strategies for Attention Deficit Disorder”
• With more to be announced.

Accelerate Your Career

Elevate is an incredible opportunity for continued learning. With more than 45 powerful sessions available, you’ll have access to more than 25 hours of world-class education and can earn over 35 continuing education credits. Elevate is the only conference of its kind that provides practical psychopharmacology education along with insights into the mental health profession, tailored to clinicians who are just starting out or looking to advance their careers.

But Elevate isn’t just about education — this year, we’re offering more opportunities than ever for attendees to advance their careers. Take advantage of our onsite career fair, CV reviews with hiring experts, and complimentary professional headshots. You can also network with mentors and connect with top professionals in the field. 

We also want the scores of Elevate attendees to have fun while in Las Vegas! We’ve designed the conference to foster real connections, with exclusive opportunities to get discounted tickets to one of Vegas’ iconic shows or sing karaoke with the co-chairs — the possibilities are endless! Las Vegas magician, entrepreneur, TV host and philanthropist Rob Anderson will deliver the opening address, “Resilience and Rapport: Tools for Thriving in Mental Health Practice.”

To make sure you don’t miss out, here are some key dates to keep in mind:

• April 11, advance registration deadline
• May 16, final registration deadline

And researchers: don’t forget to submit your poster abstracts by April 14 for a chance to showcase your work.

Stay connected to Elevate on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook to stay updated on the latest mental health trends and expert insights to support your professional growth. If you’re looking to grow, connect, and elevate your career, Elevate 2025 is the place to be. 

Be sure to register today and lock in the best rates. We can’t wait to see you there!
 

Dr. Craig Chepke is a board-certified psychiatrist in clinical practice as the medical director of Excel Psychiatric Associates in Huntersville, North Carolina, and is an adjunct associate professor of psychiatry for the Sandra and Leon Levine Psychiatry Residency Program at Atrium Health. He serves as Scientific Director for the Psych Congress portfolio of conferences and has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.