UVU presents a new integrated-topic conference on Mental Health that offers separate
dedicated ‘tracks’ focused on:
Addiction, Depression, Interpersonal Violence, and Suicide Prevention.
Participants are welcome to attend any sessions from any track or focus on a single
track for the full day.
Attend in-person or virtually. Learn more
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How do I register?
Step 1.
Go to Registration
If you have previously registered for an event, we strongly recommend purchasing tickets with the same email that you used previously.
What is the difference between In-Person and Virtual?
In-Person:
You will be able to attend the Conference In-Person as well as have access to all the sessions in the Conference Portal for 2 weeks after the Conference.
Virtual:
You have access to the Conference Portal to watch the presentations live and for 2 weeks after the Conference.
Step 2.
Choose the option that best describes you
Step 3.
Check Out
Is this a new conference?
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of the ALL NEW 2023 UVU Conference on Mental Health, presented with our partners the UVU College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Cambia Health, UVU Crisis Services Department, UVU Student Health Center – Crisis Services, Student Affairs – Office of the Dean of Students, and the UVU Veteran's Success Center. Set to take place on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 9 am to 5 pm, this single-day event promises to be a transformative experience.
What sets this conference apart is its integration of topics, creating a dynamic and engaging program in two equally enriching formats: virtual and live face-to-face. This ingenious 'hybrid' format caters to diverse preferences, allowing attendees to choose their preferred mode of participation. The conference will feature dedicated 'tracks' focusing on essential areas such as Suicide Prevention, Addiction, Interpersonal Violence, and Depression. Participants can explore multiple tracks or fully immerse themselves in a single track for the entire day.
One of the standout features of the conference is the comprehensive conference portal. Following the event, all session recordings, whether presented live or via webinar, will be available for a generous two-week period. Registered participants will have exclusive access to the sessions, captivating videos of special presentations—including pre-recorded sessions and student poster presentations—and engaging virtual exhibit booths showcasing resources and services our esteemed sponsors and supporters provide. Moreover, attendees can earn continuing education units throughout the conference, catering to DOPL licensing requirements. It is important to note that the conference portal will permanently close on Friday, November 10, at 5 pm.
Each focus track will offer four concurrent sessions that delve into the intricate facets of suicide prevention, addiction, interpersonal violence, and depression, shedding light on these mental health challenges' profound impact on adults, children, families, and the wider community. Additionally, the conference will showcase several graduate student poster presentations, providing a platform for current research dedicated to these crucial mental health issues.
After ordering tickets at University Tickets you will get a confirmation email to the email you used to pay for their registration ticket.
You should have received a confirmation email when you registered for the UVU Conference on Mental Health. If you did not receive a confirmation email, please let us know right away by contacting us at chss@uvu.edu.
It is vital that you remember the email address used to complete your ticket registration
and purchase. That email address will be your unique ID for accessing the conference
virtual platform.
If you have used the Socio conference portal in the past, we strongly recommend using the same address you used previously. That way, you won’t need to
create a new conference user profile.
Quick Guide
We recommend bookmarking this page or the Conference Portal so you can login easily
again.
If you cannot log in please contact lmontgomery@uvu.edu.
Video Guide
If you cannot login, please contact lmontgomery@uvu.edu.
Extended Guide
Once you click on the link, you will be taken to a page that looks like this:
Here, you will put the email address you used to buy your ticket for the event into the email address field
Do not use any of the other login options
(like Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, or Apple).
After you have filled out the email field with the email you used to register for the event, click Continue
If you put in an email address NOT registered with the event, you will get the following error message:
We manually import Names and Emails every day at noon so please wait 24 hours after you register before trying to log into the Conference Portal.
If you experience issues logging in please contact lmontgomery@uvu.edu for assistance.
Once you have provided the email address you registered with for the event, you will be taken to a new page that will allow you to put in your profile information for the event:
You can put in a fake first name and last name if you want (for anonymity), but it
cannot be left blank.
You must also accept the terms and conditions at the bottom.
Profile photos are optional, but if you want to try and network with people at the
conference, we recommend putting as much information as possible.
Here, you can explore the platform, join the events, see the parking map, etc.
The most important place in the Socio conference app is the “Sessions & Schedule” button. There, you will find all the session information, and the links to join the virtual streams.
Extended Guide
Select Forgot your Password
You will receive an email about your password reset request
Follow the instructions in the email
Log in with the new password you created
We strongly recommend using Chrome to access the Portal.
For instructions on how to log in: How to log into the Conference Portal?
Conference Portal
Once you are logged in go to Sessions & Schedule
Here you will see all of the available Sessions. On the Left is the Name of the Presentation and the time. On the very right is a + . Click the Plus to add it to Your Agenda
Click on the Sessions you want to view more information about.
The overview contains:
The Description has information about the Presentation
Once you are logged in go to Sessions & Schedule
Here you will see all of the available Sessions. On the Left is the Name of the Presentation and the time. On the very right is a + . Click the Plus to add it to Your Agenda
Near the top of the page there is a My Agenda. Here you will see the Sessions you have added to your agenda and information about them.
If you click on a Session you can see more information about the session.
How do I watch the livestream sessions?
All of the sessions will be livestreamed.
During the time of the Session go to Sessions & Schedule.
The Sessions currently being streamed will show up with a livestream badge directly under the title.
To view the livestream, click on livestream you want to view, the livestream is viewable in the video above the name of the presentation.
Where is the conference located?
The Conference is being held in the Grand ballroom of the Sorensen Center At UVU.
Park in the Parking Garage and walk to the ballroom.
The parking garage will be reserved for the conference and pre-paid. Conference attendees
do not need to pay for parking in the parking garage on the day of the conference.
Where do I park?
In the UVU parking garage.
Parking will be reserved for the conference, all parking will be pre-paid.
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How many CEUs will be offered?
Attendees have the potential to earn 22 total CEUs: 6 in person and 16 home study. Please check with your licensing requirements to determine your maximum eligibility. There will be 1 ethics and 6 suicide prevention credits offered. Those attending virtually can only earn a total of 18 CEUs as there are 4 sessions that are only offered in person.
How do I get my CEU's?
To earn CEUs and receive credit for attendance, participants must take the quiz/survey
associated with each session. If a participant does not complete the quiz/survey related
to the session, they will not receive credit for attendance.
The online portal and all recorded sessions will be available until Friday, November 10th at 5pm. Participants who have completed the quiz/survey will receive their earned CEUs via
the email address used during registration. Distribution of ALL CEUs will occur the
week AFTER the conference has closed.
CEU certificates will be sent to the email address provided at registration. (Check
spam/ junk mail). If a participant has not received their CEU certificate via email
by Friday, November 17th, they may contact chss@uvu.edu to verify.
Note: Current UVU students who register for non-fee tickets are not eligible for CEU's.
There are 22 total CEU's being offered.
How do I take the Survey's?
They will be located inside the Conference Portal for every Presentation.
How to I access the Survey's in the Conference Portal?
Go to the session you are currently participating in.
There is a Chat on the right side.
Next to the Chat button in the top right corner click on Survey.
Proceed to take the survey for all sessions you attend.
When does the conference close?
Will there be food available at the conference?
Who do I contact for tech support?
