New & Emerging Voices

Elevating the Future of Mental Health: Where Rising Voices Meet Leading Experts

Experience the future of mental health care with the New and Emerging Voices Program, returning for its second year! This groundbreaking initiative connects rising voices in the field with the esteemed leaders of Psych Congress, offering a platform for fresh perspectives and collaborative learning.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to co-present alongside renowned faculty, sharing their insights and expertise in CME sessions designed to educate and inspire their peers. This program is more than just a learning experience—it’s a chance to shape the future of mental health care.

We’re thrilled to welcome back five outstanding speakers from 2024 as they return to the Elevate stage in 2025. Join us and be part of the next wave of innovation in mental health education!

2025 New & Emerging Voices

Get to know these rising leaders in the field, who will join forces with our expert faculty to deliver dynamic CME sessions and share fresh perspectives on the latest advancements in treatment and care. We're thrilled to welcome the 2025 class of New and Emerging Voices!*

*More to be announced!

Aryandokht Fotros, MD, MSc

Session: Borderline Personality Disorder: A Case Based Approach Towards Diagnosis and Management

Presenting with Mark Zimmerman, MD

Friday, May 30, 2025 | 3:25 PM - 4:25 PM

Avani Patel, MD, MHA*

Session: #MentalHealth: Understanding Social Media's Impact on Adolescents

Presenting with Steven Chan, MD, MBA, FAPA, FAMIA

Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

*2024 Elevate Scholar

Declan Grabb, MD

Session: Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatry: Tools, Trends, and What’s Next 

Presenting with Steven Chan, MD, MBA, FAPA, FAMIA

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 11:05 AM - 12:05 PM

Fernando Mendez, MD

Session: Navigating Telepsychiatry Policy: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future of Virtual Mental Health Care

Presenting with Edward Kaftarian, MD

Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Latoya Frolov, MD, MPH

Session: Beyond the Basics: Advances in Anxiety Treatment and Management

Presenting with Manish Jha, MBBS

Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Roger Rivera, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-NC

Session: First Steps, Lasting Impact: Managing Schizophrenia From the Start

Presenting with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC

Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Sarah Slabaugh, DO

Session: Unraveling the Knots: Family Centered Strategies for Attention Deficit Disorder

Presenting with Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN

Friday, May 30, 2025 | 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Interested in Becoming a Future New & Emerging Voice?

We're seeking new and emerging voices to take the stage at a future Elevate conference! If you're interested in learning more about joining our world-class faculty at future events, apply today!

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The 2025 meeting will feature keynotes, a robust three-track agenda, countless networking opportunities, and the type of one-on-one access to thought leaders and driven colleagues that will take your career to the next level.

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