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
Free and Open to the Public but ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affect millions of adolescents and young adults, yet these conditions are often misunderstood or overlooked.
Join Hopewell for an engaging evening featuring leading mental health experts as they discuss:
- Recognizing the signs of anxiety and OCD
- Evidence-based treatment approaches
- Supporting young people at home, school, and in the community
- Reducing stigma and encouraging hope
Whether you’re a parent, family member, educator, healthcare provider, student, or community member, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and valuable resources.
Featured Panel Guests:
Joanna Hardis, LISW-S — Cleveland-based OCD specialist, author, and advocate dedicated to reducing stigma and increasing access to effective care.
Meredith Hettler, MS, LMFT, CCATP — Anxiety and OCD specialist at Newport Healthcare, focused on evidence-based treatment for adolescents and young adults.
Katia Mortiz, Ph.D., ABPP –Board-certified clinical psychologist and founder of NBI Ranch, specializing in ERP and residential treatment for OCD and anxiety.
Sami Petty, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC — Cleveland Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Hopewell and University Hospitals Cleveland, providing collaborative, recovery-oriented psychiatric care.
Moderator:
Carl Vondracek, M.Ed., LPCC-S, Hopewell Clinical Manager with extensive experience in evidence-based treatment for OCD, anxiety, and serious mental illness.
Hopewell offers 2 CE clock hours for applicable licenses as an Ohio CSWMFT Board-approved provider (#BD0U1C48A263). Ethics and supervision hours are not included.
A special thank you to our generous sponsors, Alexander and Sally Cutler, whose support make this event possible.
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