This summit is an essential gathering to amplify youth suicide prevention in Maryland. It brings together clinicians, educators, legislators, community organizations, and young people and families with lived experience to create a unified and collaborative strategy. Our goal is to break down silos, amplify the voices of those most affected, and develop concrete, actionable plans to save lives.

Audience:

This summit is designed for professionals and individuals committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of Maryland's youth. Your unique perspective is essential to our success. We invite the following key partners to join us:
 

Clinicians & Mental Health Professionals: Experts providing front-line care, bringing invaluable insights into prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies.
 

Legislators & Policy Makers: Leaders who can champion and enact policies that support mental health services and reduce barriers to care.
 

Community Organizations & School Leaders: The boots-on-the-ground advocates who understand the unique needs of local communities and can implement programs where they are most needed.
 

Youth & Families with Lived Experience: The most critical voices at the table. Your personal stories and insights are the foundation for a strategy that is effective, compassionate, and truly centered on those we aim to serve.

The AAFP has reviewed 4th Annual Maryland Youth Suicide Prevention Summit 2026 and deemed it acceptable for up to 6.00 Live AAFP Elective credit(s). Term of Approval is from 10/14/2026 to 10/14/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how to use the Ask Suicide-Screening Question (ASQ) as a screening questionnaire for suicide prevention
• Learn how to implement the Brief Suicide Safety Assessment (BSSA)
• Share knowledge regarding referral follow-up to mental health professionals, coding, and billing
• Engage with and recommend mental health action items with legislative leaders

Important Information:

If you are not a Kennedy Krieger staff member, please bring a valid ID to the meeting and check in at the 2nd floor security once you enter the building through the garage.

Please note, parking is NOT included and you will be responsible for payment. Please grab a ticket when you enter the garage. 
 

Fragrance Free: We ask that all who are attending refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, after shave and scented body lotions.
Read the full policy here
 

If you have any accessibility needs, requests or general questions, please email 
ConferenceReservations@KennedyKrieger.org