Event Information
Psychiatric Foundations and the Future: A review of current trends in psychopharmacology and understanding of how technology impacts mental health and acts as a catalyst for change
Presented by Canvas Health and The Wilder Foundation
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 | 8:15 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch provided.
In-Person Participants: The conference will be held at the Wilder Foundation, 451 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul, MN 55104. Full breakfast and lunch will be served.
Virtual Participants: Information will be emailed to you prior to the event.
Conference Presenter:
Dr. Joshua Stein, a Mpls Magazine rising star physician, is the Chief of the Medical Staff at the PrairieCare, the largest standalone psychiatric hospital system in the Midwest. At PrairieCare, he provides clinical and consulting services to the PHP and inpatient programs.
Dr. Stein is a 2010 graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he also completed his psychiatric residency and a child psychiatry fellowship. He is part of the award-winning Psychiatric Assistance Line, providing psychiatric education and support to primary care physicians throughout the state to expand access to psychiatric resources. He is active in local and national media including the Wall Street Journal, Esquire, NBC, CBS and Fox. He has been named a Top Doctor by Minnesota Monthly from 2020-2026.
Perhaps most importantly, he is father of an 8th, 6th and 3rd grader who all desperately want Snapchat.
Conference Objectives:
During this conference, participants will learn to how to:
- Increase understanding of psychiatric medications, their benefits and risks, and new frontiers in psychiatry, including ketamine, TMS, psychedelics, and medical cannabis.
- Apply practical strategies to support treatment adherence and patient safety, including recognizing medication-related warnings, terminology, and prescribing trends.
- Evaluate the impact of social media and digital technology on mental health, including current trends, risks, and opportunities for intervention.
- Integrate tools such as Digital Health Check-ins and identifying resources that promote wellness, safety, and healthy technology use.
- Assess the role of artificial intelligence in behavioral health care by identifying potential benefits, limitations, ethical concerns, and indicators that may require clinical intervention.
Wilder Foundation
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic since 2017, we offer integrated behavioral, chemical health and social services to children, adults and families. We’d love to have you join our team of dedicated professionals! Please visit our website to apply. Wilder.org; (651) 280-2000
Canvas Health
Celebrating more than 55 years of bringing hope, healing, and recovery to the lives of people we serve, Canvas Health is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic offering more than 35 programs. We’re hiring! Visit our website for more information! CanvasHealth.org; (651) 777-5222
