2026 Abstract Submission - IMM26

Abstract Submission

"My Mind: Collective Care; A Climate Solution"

October 8, 2026

In My Mind ‘s(IMM26) 12th Annual Conference, with the title, "In My Mind: Collective Care; A Climate Solution” with the theme, Organizing Change with Visible and Invisible Communities for Mental Health and Environmental Justice will be held on Thursday, October 8 from 9:00am to 5:30pm at the LGBT Center in NYC. With global partners, the planning team’s collective efforts for this one-day conference will focus on climate change’s impacts on 2SLGBTQIA+/Same-Gender Loving (SGL) Indigenous, Black and Peoples of Color communities’ mental health. The collective strengths and wisdom from clinicians, consumers, academics, and advocates will examine the many aspects of resilience, healing, overcoming and creating.

The Program is divided into two distinct areas: Speakers (invited Speakers will address aspects of the conference Theme and Tracks) and Presentations (Workshops, Panel Discussions, and Stand-Alone Presentations conforming to the Conference Tracks). Abstract submitters are encouraged to complete the requirements for Continuing Education Units/Credits (CEUs) to ensure that LCSW, LMSW, and LMHC attendees to their presentations are able to receive credit toward their licenses.

Submissions are accepted in multiple formats.

Abstract Submission DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT, May 31, 2026.

See Abstract Submission Guidelines at: https://inmymindconference.com/submissions-2026

Abstracts, depending on their presenters' qualifications and experience, may be eligible for Continuing Education Units/Credits (CUEs authorized and recognized by New York State). Abstracts are reviewed and should they meet the NY State Education Department's (NYSED) requirements, the Presentation will be designated as CE Eligible in the Conference Program, that is, any LMSW, LCSW or LMHC requiring CEs toward maintaining their licenses can attend, participate, and complete the required evaluation to receive at least one-credit hour. NOTE: the presenter/facilitator is NOT receiving a CE.

IMM’s parent organization, Depressed Black Gay Men (DBGM), Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0905.

IMM’s parent organization, Depressed Black Gay Men (DBGM), Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0371.

To obtain a CE, a participant MUST attend a presentation continuously for 50 minutes. For presentations to be eligible, meeting all NYSED requirements, please complete ALL questions.

Submissions are accepted for multiple formats.

See Abstract Submission Guidelines: https://inmymindconference.com/submissions-2026

1. Email

example@example.com

2. Phone Number (Preferred Contact Number)

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

3. Abstract Submission Date

MonthDayYear

4. Name(s) of Presenter(s) - with academic credentials, if applicable; list everyone:

5. Presenter(s) Affiliation(s) if different - list all:

6. Type of presenter?

About the Abstract

This section asks specific questions about the abstract, to enable the abstract reviewers to make the best choice. You are encouraged to complete all sections and adhere to the instructions, especially the word limit.

REVIEW and SAVE your responses before clicking SUBMIT. Submissions are FINAL and cannot be edited.

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED.

Abstract Submission DEADLINE: midnight May 31, 2026

7. Presentation TITLE (should be short, catchy, inviting and relevant to the Conference's title and theme - Climate Change's impact on mental health)

8. Conference Tracks (refer to Guidelines for descriptions and applicability/relevance)- check the Track (one or more) to which your submission applies:

9. Presentation - with a PowerPoint or other style, your technological preparedness to present in-person. Presenters are encouraged to consider accessibility for the visually impaired and or blind by creating presentations for these community members.

10. Presenter(s) needs - indicate here (you are encouraged to bring your own laptop - if using Apple, ensure you have the Apple-USB adapter; recommend saving your presentation to a USB):

11. Who is your intended audience?

12. Type of Abstract/Proposal being submitted (check as many as applies)

13. Short description of the presentation (for conference journal), maximum of 75 words (suggest drafting in a Word document to check for word count, then cut and paste into the box below).

14. Abstract - maximum of 250 words (suggest drafting in a Word document to check for word count, then cut and paste into the box below):

15. Select the subject area(s) to which this presentation belongs:

16. Presentation Format (s): Accompanying each selection, Presenter MUST submit five (5) questions with application - Evaluation (this is to ensure attendees understand your presentation)

17. Learning Objectives - (provide five (5) bullet points) - what should attendees learn/take away from attending your presentation?

18. Learning Assessment Method (LAM). Select any LAM which will be used in addition to the required Participant Evaluation Form:

19a. Everyone MUST complete a Conflict of Interest Form (download from this fillable PDF form, complete, save and upload). This certifies that you have no or will receive no financial interest or benefit by presenting, including being paid or sponsored to present. More than one presenter: each person MUST provide a signed Conflict of Interest (lead/coordinator - collate Conflict of Interest forms into one document and submit).

19b. Upload completed Conflict of Interest PDF from your hard drive here.

20. Upload Resume/Curriculum Vitae as a Word or PDF here (more than one resume/CV, collate into one file and submit)

21. Review your abstract before submission. Following submission, editing or further review not allowed. You should receive a copy of your submission; check your SPAM/Junk folders and SAVE for reference - to confirm your presentation and assist with recall as you prepare your presentation.

About the Presenter