2026 Psychiatric-Advocacy Collaborative Teams Summit (PACTS)

Memphis, TN US
May 1, 2026

Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being

From Silos to Synergy: Advancing Child Mental Health Through Collaboration

This summit aims to unite medical professionals, families, social workers, educators, and child-serving entities to enhance mental health and well-being.

Target Audience

  • Physicians
  • Community Healthcare Providers
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Fellows
  • Residents
  • Medical Students
  • Social Workers
  • Child Psychiatrists / Psychologists
  • Anyone who works with children and their families

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the importance of collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the identification, intervention, and support for at-risk children’s mental health 
  • Develop strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, understand their needs, and provide compassionate and appropriate support 
  • Explore techniques to actively involve families in the care process, ensuring that parents and caregivers are equipped with the knowledge and resources to support their children’s mental health and well-being

Desired Outcome

The 2026 Psychiatric Advocacy Collaborative Teams Summit (PACTS) will convene experts and youth to explore innovative ways to bring comprehensive support to children through a Systems of Care approach. 

A key focus of the summit is amplifying youth voices, ensuring that young people are actively involved in shaping the services and support they receive.

By bringing the village to the children, PACTS 2026 strives to build a supportive community that addresses the unique needs of each child, overcoming barriers and disparities in access to services.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/29/2025
Course expires: 
05/01/2026
Event starts: 
05/01/2026 - 8:30am CDT
Event ends: 
05/01/2026 - 3:30pm CDT
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Crosstown Concourse Theatre
1350 Concourse Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
United States

Keynote Speaker

Russell Ledet, MD

Russell Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA, is a physician scientist and triple board resident pediatrician, adult psychiatrist, and child and adolescent psychiatrist at Indiana University.

AMA Credit Designation: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine (UTCOM) designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education for Non-Physicians: The UTCOM will issue Certificates of Participation to non-physicians for participating in this activity and designates it for CEUs using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU.

Accreditation: The UTCOM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians

Available Credit

  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.00 Attendance
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There is no cost to attend this summit.  However, space is limited, and advance registration is required.