14th Annual Pat Risser RSVP Conference

The 14th Annual Pat Risser RSVP Conference brings together a distinguished group of presenters, discussing critical and cutting-edge topics that impact behavioral health. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Joanna Moncrieff will be presenting on her drug-centered model, encouraging attendees to consider the research and think critically about the use of psychiatric drugs. Mr. Rob Wipond will join us to talk about the new suicide prevention hotline 9-8-8, emphasizing essential considerations related to coercive psychiatric detention, the application of diagnostic categories and mental health laws, and the use of tranquilizing drugs for "helping" people and social control purposes. This year's presenters emphasize the importance of thinking critically about behavioral health treatment and services and the critical nature of involving patient voice and choice at all levels of treatment and intervention. 

Featured Speakers

Sponsors

The RSVP Conference is provided in collaboration between The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ashland County and Disability Rights Ohio. 

Sponsors

The Mental Health and Recovery Board provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. Whether you’re looking to address your own personal struggles, seeking help for a friend or family member, or working professionally to meet the needs of Ashland County citizens, you can turn to us as a source of information and hope.

Disability Rights Ohio is a non-profit corporation with a mission to advocate for an equitable Ohio for people with disabilities Since October 2012, Disability Rights Ohio has served as Ohio's Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and Client Assistance Program (CAP). It is governed by a Board of Directors, primarily consisting of people with disabilities and family members of people with disabilities.