By KHI News Service

LARNED — Larned State Hospital will host its 11th annual Mental Health Conference on August 11-13 at the Larned Community Center.
“We conduct this conference annually to aid the professional development of those working in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, nursing, social work and corrections, but it is open to anyone with an interest in mental health,” Larned State Hospital Superintendent Tom Kinlen said.

The conference will be co-chaired by Larned State Hospital’s Staff Training Specialist Travis Reed and Director of Activity Therapy Chris Baker.

Featured speakers at the conference are:

• Dr. Gregory Lester, who has been licensed as a clinical and consulting psychologist for 25 years. He will speak about the diagnosis, treatment and management of DSM 5 personality disorders.

• Cathy Moonshine, Ph.D., MAC, CADC II, who has more than 20 years of experience in public and private mental health and substance abuse treatment settings. She will speak about mastering dialectical behavior therapy.

• David S Prescott, LICSW, who has worked in inpatient settings and community service programs since 1984. He will speak about ethics and boundaries for professionals treating people who are sexually abused.

For enrollment information, call (620) 285-4010.