Behavioral Health Day is an annual advocacy event sponsored by the Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA), bringing together leaders, providers, and advocates from across the behavioral health community. Held at the Florida Capitol, this important day provides an opportunity to engage with lawmakers, raise awareness about key mental health and substance use issues, and promote policies that strengthen behavioral health services statewide. FPS is proud to support and participate in this effort to improve access to care and advance mental health for all Floridians.

Behavioral Health Day 2025

On February 12, 2025 Representative Traci Koster hosted Behavioral Health Day at the Capitol. Advocates from across the state gathered to share success stories and highlight the importance of mental health and substance use disorder services. The Florida Psychiatric Society collaborated with the Florida Behavioral Health Association for this event, emphasizing the collective commitment to improving behavioral health outcomes statewide.

A huge thank you to our incredible FPS members for your dedication and advocacy: John Bailey, DO; Debra Barnett, MD; Colleen Bell, MD; Tyler Halbig, MD; Evan Michael Holsonback; Iva Hu, DO; Marshall Johnson, DO; Michelle Lanspa, MD; Houyar Moghaddas, MD; Jacob Moody, DO; Tarvis Peacock, MD; Jeffrey Plante, DO; Rishi Prasad, MD; Emily Shilakis, MD; Stephany Mejias Urrutia, MD and Amanda Zeisel, DO. Your commitment makes a difference!