Rising Together: Nurses Leading the Global Mental Health Movement

IAPC ANNUAL 2026 CONFERENCE IN MIAMI

Dear PowerUp Nurses Community,

Mental health has never been more urgent or more visible in our society. What was once quietly endured has now become a recognized epidemic affecting individuals, families, communities, and, with particular intensity, the nursing profession itself. Nurses continue to carry extraordinary emotional, psychological, and professional demands, and the need for innovation, support, and leadership in mental health has never been greater.

This May, an important opportunity emerges for us to come together in learning, collaboration, and purpose. Jackson Health System, in partnership with the International Association of Psychiatric Nurses (IAPN), is hosting an innovative international conference dedicated to advancing psychiatric nursing and mental health care. PowerUp Nursing is proud to support this global movement and to stand in solidarity with professionals committed to elevating well-being and strengthening the future of healthcare.

Conference DetailsDates: May 21–22, 2026Location: Jackson Memorial Hospital – Ira C. Clark Diagnostic Treatment Center1080 N.W. 19th Street, Rooms 259 & 270Miami, Florida 33136

Why Attend• Engage with mental health professionals and nurse leaders from across the United States and around the world• Discover innovative approaches, emerging research, and practical strategies in psychiatric and mental health care• Earn up to 12 Continuing Education (CE) credits• Participate in meaningful dialogue that shapes the future of nursing and community wellness

This conference welcomes psychiatric nurses, nurse leaders, students, educators, and any nurse with a passion or growing interest in mental health. Whether you practice at the bedside, in leadership, in academia, or in community health, your voice and experience matters in this conversation.

Registration is open now, and space is limited. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate as vendors and partners supporting mental health advancement nationwide. For registration assistance or additional information, please contact Angela Bivins at abivins@jhsmiami.org. Please also refer to the official brochure and registration materials for full details and enrollment instructions.

PowerUp Nursing believes in the preeminence of psychiatric nurses and the essential role they play in strengthening humanity’s resilience, compassion, and healing capacity. We encourage you to join this movement, expand your knowledge, and connect with peers who are equally committed to making a difference.

Together, we can elevate mental health care, support one another, and help build a stronger, more responsive future for nursing and for the communities we serve.