# AOTA Mental Health Specialty Conference

- Dates: 9 October 2026 to 10 October 2026
- Location: Oak Brook, IL (suburban Chicago), Oak Brook, United States
- Organiser: AOTA
- Industry: Health Tech

## About

This conference focuses on mental health within occupational therapy practice. It provides skills and actionable strategies for occupational therapy practitioners. The event is for those who work in psychiatric settings or wish to apply a mental health lens to client interactions.

## Who attends

Join other mental health-minded OT practitioners for two days focused on actionable strategies to meet your clients where they are.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.aota.org/events/calendar/aota-specialty-conference-mental-health)
- [Registration](https://myaota.aota.org/event-information?id=a0lRi000004eE6nIAE)
- [Agenda](https://www.aota.org/events/calendar/aota-specialty-conference-mental-health/program)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.aota.org/events/call-for-papers) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Wellness, Health & Fitness

## Speakers

- Nuriya Hefron, MS, OTR/L, Stanford University
- Margaret Bolger, OTR/L, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

## Where to stay

- **Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago**: 410 m from the venue, 2815 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/illinois/hyatt-lodge-oak-brook-chicago/chilo)
- **Chicago Marriott Oak Brook**: 1.5 km from the venue, 1401 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook
- **Residence Inn Oak Brook**: 1.6 km from the venue, 790 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/chibk)
- **Extended Stay America**: 1.8 km from the venue
- **Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center**: 2.0 km from the venue, 2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/aota-mental-health-specialty-conference/