News & Events

Tuesday, June 16th – Thursday, June 18th, 2026

11th Biennial ISIPT Conference: “Building Bridges to Improve Global Mental Health”

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The 11th ISIPT International Conference will feature an array of exciting symposia, workshops, posters and more. Dr. Srishti Sardana, Dr. Anne Renaud, and Angela Paredes Montero will be presenting their findings from the KenTanBur project.

Find more information on the event here.

Thursday, March 26th – Saturday, March 28th, 2026

Inaugural Conference of the International Social Capital Association

Location: Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus, Dubai, United Arab Emirates AND Virtual Webinar

As the inaugural global conference dedicated to social capital, Social Capital 2026 will bring together leading scholars, experts, and stakeholders for three days of insightful discussions, groundbreaking research presentations, and collaborative networking opportunities.

Dr. Srishti Sardana will be presenting her discoveries on how her specific theory informs idiographic thinking in sources of conflict and cohesion in personal networks.

Recurring event · 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CST

Rohingya Girl’s Group: Bloom Beyond Borders

Location: Islamic Resource Center 5235 S. 27th Street, Greenfield, WI 53221

This will be a recurring event from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CST:

2025 Dates:

October 18th
December 13th

2026 Dates:

January 10th
February 7th
March 28th
April 11th
May 9th

Sunday, October 5, 2025 · 4:00 pm CST

10th Annual Anniversary Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival

Location: Oriental Theatre

The Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival will be showcasing a diverse selection of films and hosting post-screening discussions delving into the complexity of Muslim experiences from around the world.

Dr. Srishti Sardana will be a talk-back panelist for the Film “Land of my Dreams” which is being screened on October 5th at 4 PM CST at the Oriental Theatre.

Get your tickets here.

Friday, October 17, 2025 · 8:00 am – 1:30 pm CST

Wisconsin Psychological Association – Annual Meeting

Location: Summit Place, 6737 W Washington St, Milwaukee, WI 53214, First Floor Conference Room #2135

Dr. Srishti Sardana will be presenting about the mhSEVA lab during the”Shared Struggles, Shared Science: From Local Challenges to Global Solutions in Mental Health” portion of the event from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.

Thursday, September 18, 2025 · 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST

Marquette University: Psychology Colloquium

Location: Cramer Hall 038

Dr. Srishti Sardana will be presenting a research colloquium at this event.

September 11 2025, October 2 2025, and October 9 2025

Global Mental Health Talk Series:

Honoring Latine Heritage Month

Hosted and sponsored by the mhSEVA Lab
Co-sponsored by the UWM Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies and The Nagy Lab

This conversation series aims to spotlight the experiences, models, and challenges of mental health initiatives across Latin America led by women clinicians, researchers, and activists. By centering their leadership and lived expertise, the series seeks to foster the exchange of knowledge, practices, and culturally grounded perspectives between Latin America and the UWM community. It will create a space for dialogue on inclusive, community-based mental health care that bridges global insights with local action. The event will be in English and/or with English interpretation.

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