SMHR 2025 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS NOW OPEN
Abstract submissions for the Society for Mental Health Research (SMHR) 2025 Conference are
now open.
The theme for SMHR 2025 is “Pathways for Diversity, Equity and Personalisation in Mental
Health Care”. In this year’s conference we hope to showcase a broad range of
forward-thinking, dynamic approaches that not only embrace the latest advancements in our
field but also ensure these innovations are accessible, relevant, and inclusive to diverse
communities and individuals.
If you wish to submit an abstract for consideration by the Scientific Program Committee, you
must also intend to register for the Conference. Online submission is the only method of
receipt of abstracts.
Event | Date |
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Abstract submissions open | Monday 28 April 2025 |
Abstract submissions close | Friday 4 July 2025 |
Authors notified of abstract acceptance | Wednesday 3 September 2025 |
Authors acceptance deadline | Wednesday 17 September 2025 |
Early-bird registration close/Presenter registration deadline | Tuesday 7 October 2025 |
SMHR 2025 Conference | Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 November 2025 |
Authors will be required to indicate their preferred presentation type when submitting an abstract.
There will be five types of presentation formats at the Conference.
The SMHR 2025 Conference’s overarching themes are Personalisation, Diversity and Equity. The Conference also offers the following subthemes:
Abstract submission is a three-step process.
Abstract template: Download the relevant Abstract Template, save to your desktop and complete it. Use the template to present your abstract in the required format. Abstracts submitted not using the correct template will be returned for correction.
Symposium Template Oral/Rapid Oral/Poster Template New Ideas TemplateCreating an account/logging into the Abstract Portal:
Click Here to Submit AbstractSubmitting your Abstract: Once you have completed Step 2. You are now ready to submit an abstract. Please note you will be required to provide the following details to complete your submission:
Please note:
The following awards will be available to presenters at the Conference:
*Within 5 years post PhD (adjusted for career disruptions)
If you wish to be considered in any of the above award categories, you will be asked to do so during the submission process. The judge’s decision is final and winners will be announced at the end of the Conference program.
Please note the details provided as the author contact should be for the nominated main contact for your abstract. All correspondence relating to the submission will be directed to this person, and they should in turn distribute to all co-presenters.
All presenters are required register and pay for the Conference by Tuesday 7 October 2025 in
order for the presentation to be included in the Conference Program.
The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel,
accommodation or registration costs associated with the Conference. Similarly, no
presenter fee is paid to successful participants.
For any enquiries regarding abstract submission please contact the Conference Office:
Society for Mental Health Research (SMHR) 2025 Conference Office: