The Forensic Psychiatry and Legal Implications Conference is a specialized event focusing on the intersection of mental health and the legal system. Organized by Magnus Group LLC, this conference is part of the 7th Edition of the Global Conference on Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health, and Psychiatry, scheduled for October 19-21, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Attendees will explore critical topics such as assessing criminal responsibility, competency to stand trial, risk of recidivism, and fitness for guardianship or civil litigation. The conference will also address the role of forensic psychiatrists as expert witnesses, the impact of mental illness on legal decision-making, and the balance between public safety and patient rights in cases of involuntary treatment or incarceration.
The event offers a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend in person at the Hilton Boston/Woburn or virtually from their home or workplace. This flexibility ensures accessibility for a diverse audience, including forensic psychiatrists, legal professionals, mental health practitioners, and researchers interested in the evolving field of forensic psychiatry.
Networking opportunities will be available, providing a platform for professionals to connect, share insights, and discuss the latest developments in forensic psychiatry and its legal implications. Notable speakers and experts in the field will contribute to a comprehensive program designed to enhance understanding and practice in this complex area.
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Speakers(14)
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media
Andrew Drasen represents A Vision of Hope Media.
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel is associated with Curry College and will discuss neuropsychological insights into dysregulation and substance use in the adolescent brain in her presentation titled 'The Storm Within'.
Char dae Bell
Char dae C. Bell Consulting
Char dae Bell of Char dae C. Bell Consulting will present on 'Talk to me how I talk: The role of African American vernacular English in mental health diagnosis and communication'.
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra
Denis Larrivee is affiliated with the University of Navarra in Spain.
Edie Raether
NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy
Edie Raether represents NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy; her presentation details are forthcoming.
Elizabeth Dale Gilley
The Elle Foundation
Elizabeth Dale Gilley is affiliated with The Elle Foundation.
Eric A Kreuter
Cornerstone of Rhinebeck
Eric A Kreuter from Cornerstone of Rhinebeck will deliver a keynote presentation titled 'Creative exploration of the complexity of the pre-lapse experience in the addict to add retrospective insight'.
Eric Cohen
Livio Labs
Eric Cohen is associated with Livio Labs.
Jenni Guentcheva
GTI
Jenni Guentcheva from GTI will present on the topic 'Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming'.
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas
John Michael Weber represents the Open Door Mission in Houston, Texas.
Meni Koslowsky
Ariel University
Meni Koslowsky is associated with Ariel University.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida
Nile Stanley is affiliated with the University of North Florida and is scheduled to present on integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management from a neuropsychosomatic perspective.
Owonaro Peter
Bayelsa State Drug Abuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC)
Owonaro Peter is part of the Bayelsa State Drug Abuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC) in Nigeria.
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University
Sindu Padmanabhan is affiliated with Bharathiar University in India.
Event Details
- Date
- October 19-21, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- Hilton Boston/Woburn
- Audience
- forensic psychiatrists, legal professionals, mental health practitioners, researchers
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