Presentation Format
Oral presentations will be scheduled in 1-hour blocks. Each session will feature three presenters, who will share 45 minutes for presentations, followed by 15 minutes for audience Q&A. Presenters will be grouped by track and provided with AV support.
Abstract Structure
Please submit a structured abstract of 250–300 words that includes the following sections:
- Title: Clear and concise; should reflect the core topic or innovation.
- Background & Context: Briefly describe the issue being addressed, including relevance to mental health, opioid misuse, equity, or innovation.
- Objectives: State the goals or research questions guiding your work.
- Methods or Approach: Summarize your methodology, program design, or implementation strategy.
- Results or Outcomes: Highlight key findings, impacts, or lessons learned. If the project is in progress, describe anticipated outcomes.
- Implications for Practice or Policy: Explain how your work contributes to resilience, equity, or systems change.
Submission Requirements
Presenter Information: Name, title, organization, email, and brief bio (100 words max)
Keywords: Up to 5 keywords to help categorize your abstract
Preferred Track: Select one of the following:
- Innovative Models & Technologies
- Policy, Advocacy & Funding
Review Criteria
Abstracts will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance to symposium theme
- Clarity and coherence
- Innovation and impact
- Equity-centered approach
- Applicability to practice or policy
Submission Deadline
All abstracts must be submitted by March 31, 2026, via Jotform. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by June 1, 2026.
Abstract Submission Format
Title:___Submission Track:___
Author(s):___
Presenting Author:___
Affiliations and Contact:___
Full Abstract Narrative:
Abstracts should be written in five parts: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Implications for Practice or Policy. Maximum size: 300 words
Abstract Upload Instructions
Accepted file type: PDF only
File name format: Lastname_Firstname_AbstractSubmission.pdf
Steps:
· Download/save your abstract as a PDF
· Rename it using the file name format above
· Submit your submission
After you complete this form, you may include your full abstract PDF at the end.