International colloquium to focus on behavioral health in U.S., Mexico

The Department of Social Work Education at Fresno State will welcome international speakers and guests for the three-day “International Colloquium on Social Well-being and Behavioral Health in Mexico and the United States: Agendas, Public Policies and Interventions” conference, Oct. 5 through 7 at the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union on the Fresno State campus. 

The conference, happening in person and via Zoom, advances knowledge and skills in the areas of research, clinical practice, public policies, community intervention, social work training, advocacy and human rights enforceability. The event includes keynote speakers and presentations, as well as exhibitions, workshops, panels and networking opportunities. It will be streamed in Spanish on the Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales Facebook page. Admission to the conference is free, but registration is required. Parking for the general public is $5 on Thursday and Friday, and free on Saturday. 

The conference will include keynote addresses by:

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