Mission

Mentor Research Institute (MRI) is a 501c3 consumer protection information and research organization incorporated in 1997.  

The Mission of MRI is to identify problems relevant to the individual as well as the larger social network and to disseminate information by promoting and conducting research that will contribute to the attainment and maintenance of a quality of life marked by greater psychological stability, satisfaction and independence.

MRI supports and educates mental health professionals who serve people of all ages, and all ethnic, racial, sexual, and socio-economic groups.

Instructor(s)

Michael Conner, PsyD

Senior Instructor

Dr. Conner is a licensed psychologist. His current work includes (1) psychotherapy, (2) forensic evaluations, (3) software development, (4) HIPAA security and privacy officer, (5) research consultant, (6) manager and contracting officer for a software company. Dr. Conner has created (6) software supported by State and Federal Grants that provides search and referral for services. date gathering, aggregation, analysis for reporting and outcome measurement. Dr. Conner provides consultation and training in charting methods, medical necessity, measurement-based care, value-based contracting , converting paper charts to electronic, and self-auditing.