Exploring Mental Health 2026
The 15th Annual David Cutler Conservatory Exploring Mental Health Series
Beyond Worry, Beyond Rituals: Understanding Anxiety and OCD in Adolescents and Young Adults
Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-8:00pm
Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills, Ohio
Join Hopewell for our 15th Annual David Cutler Conservatory Exploring Mental Health Series on October 6th at Gilmour Academy. This year’s topic, “Beyond Worry, Beyond Rituals: Understanding Anxiety and OCD in Adolescents and Young Adults,” will bring together mental health professionals and experts to explore the complexities of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder in young people.
The event will feature a panel discussion with some of the nation’s leading OCD experts, offering valuable insights, clinical perspectives, and practical strategies for understanding and supporting adolescents and young adults affected by anxiety and OCD.
We welcome community members, healthcare providers, educators, students, families, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this important topic. Join us for an engaging and educational discussion. Registration for this event will be posted soon!
Featured Panel Guests:
Meredith Hettler, MS, LMFT, CCATP — Newport Healthcare
Joanna Hardis, LISW-S — Advocate, Author, and OCD Specialist in Cleveland, Ohio
Katia Mortiz, Ph.D., ABPP — Founder NBI Ranch
Sami Petty, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Hopewell Consulting Nurse Practitioner and University Hospitals — Cleveland
Moderator:
Carl Vondracek, LPPCC-S, Hopewell Clinical Manager
A special thank you to our generous sponsors, Alexander and Sally Cutler, whose support make this event possible.
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