2026 Legislative Briefing and Reception

Join us in Annapolis on President’s Day for a moderated conversation with world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin!

In these challenging and uncertain times, Ms. Goodwin will bring a historian’s perspective to a conversation about how we can work together to improve our collective wellbeing. Join us as we look back at pivotal times in our nation’s history, examine the leaders who have navigated us through rocky waters, and consider how government and the public can align to move our state and country forward.

MHAMD’s annual Legislative Briefing and Reception brings together hundreds of legislators, behavioral health professionals, business and nonprofit leaders, advocates, and concerned citizens to learn about the most important public policy issues impacting mental health in Maryland and the actions necessary to drive meaningful change.