OCTOBER 17, 2026
 
Neurobiology & Careers in Mental Health
 
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences of Mary Baldwin University
100 Baldwin Blvd, Fishersville, VA 22939 
 
CONTINUING     EDUCATION
 
Conference outcome:
Participants will describe the effects of neurological pruning/non-pruning, trauma, and social determinants of health on neurobiology.
 
CNE Opportunity:
 
Virginia Association of Community Psychiatric Nurses is approved as a provider of continuing professional development by Virginia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
 
Up to 3.5 contact hours are awarded.
 
AGENDA
 
Saturday, October 17, 2026
 
8:00-8:45: Registration & Welcome
 
8:45-9:45AM: “The Neurobiology of Autism” Dr. Nina Beaman
9:45-10:45AM: “The Neurobiology of Trauma” Dr. Rosie Taylor-Lewis
10:45-11:00AM: Exhibitors
11:00-12:00PM: “The Neurobiology of the Social Determinants of Health” Dr. Maryah Framm
12:00-12:30PM: Processing & Evaluation
12:30-1:30PM: Lunch with Exhibitors (included) provided by Chef to Go and discussion of Careers in Mental Health
1:30-4:30PM: Pharmaceutical Fair (no contact hours will be awarded, but pharmaceutical companies will sponsor speakers on neurobiological topics)