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Sofia University Global Mental Health Conference 2026 
 

Embodiment, Integration, and Whole-Person Mental Health in the VUCA Era
​09.27.2026, Costa Mesa​

Early Bird Registration ends August 31.
Register today to secure your spot.

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About the Conference

The Sofia University Global Conference on Advancing Mental Health is a global gathering dedicated to advancing mental health through research, education, clinical practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Each year, the conference convenes experts and emerging leaders from around the world to explore new ideas, share diverse perspectives, and inspire meaningful change.

  Past Speakers  

We were honored to welcome distinguished speakers from around the world who shared their expertise and insights during the 2025 conference.

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 Robert Frager,
PhD
Founder of Sofia University
 
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Pierre Morin,
PhD
Co-President, International Association of Process-Oriented Psychology (IAPOP)
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Tanya Luhrmann,
PhD
Professor of Anthropology at Stanford University
 
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Xiaodong Lin,
PhD
Professor of Cognitive Science in Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
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Scott Barry Kaufman,
PhD
Professor at Columbia University
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Harris L. Friedman,
PhD
Visiting Scholar at Harvard University
 
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Arnaud Delorme,
PhD
 Senior Research Scientist at the University of California, SanDiego
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Steven Grieco,
PhD
Assistant Director, Center for Neural Circuit Mapping, University of California, Irvine
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Albert“ Skip” Rizzo,
PhD
Research Professor, USC Davis School of Gerontology
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 Robert S. Siegler,
PhD
Professor of psychology at Columbia University
 
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Carroy Cuf Ferguson,
PhD
President / Co-President, Association for Humanistic Psychology (AHP)
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Ken Wilber
 
Originator of Integral Theory
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Jerri Lynn Hogg,
PhD
Former President of APA Division 46
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AnilSeth,
PhD
Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex
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Donald Hoffman,
PhD
Professor of Cognitive Sciences, University of California, Irvine
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Stewart Sarkozy
Banoczy
CEO (a.i.) of the World Ocean Council

Global Mental Health Conference 2025 – Highlights

Thank you for joining the Sofia University Global Mental Health Conference 2025.
The one-day, fully virtual event brought together diverse voices from around the world to explore holistic solutions to societal and mental health challenges through intercultural dialogue and global collaboration.
We are grateful to all speakers, participants, and partners who made this transformative experience possible.

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Participant Testimonials 

“Every session opened a new door in my understanding—not just of mental health, but of humanity. It was like puzzle pieces of my learning coming together in a surprising, beautiful way.” 

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