Are You a Trailblazer?
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
ClinicianFest 2025 is excited to announce an open call for proposals for live virtual sessions to be held on May 1 - 2, 2025. This year’s theme, “Reshaping the Conversation on Mental Health and Well-Being,” invites clinicians, practitioners, counselors, innovators, and allies in the mental health field to contribute to an impactful and transformative conference.
We are seeking proposals that explore innovative approaches, celebrate best practices, and provide actionable insights into enhancing mental health care. This year, we aim to highlight the diverse and creative ways professionals are advancing wellness and meeting clients where they are.
The deadline for proposal submissions is November 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST. Proposal notifications will be delivered by January 6, 2025.
Key Areas Of Focus
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Redefining Mental Health Narratives:
Exploring how changing societal attitudes and emerging research are transforming the way we discuss and approach mental health.
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Advocacy and Policy Change:
Examining how advocacy efforts are driving systemic change and reshaping mental health policies for greater equity and access.
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Innovative Interventions:
Showcasing cutting-edge therapies and technologies that are offering new solutions to traditional challenges.
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Personal Stories and Experiences:
Highlighting firsthand accounts and lived experiences that provide deeper insight into the realities of mental health challenges and recovery.
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Cultural and Global Perspectives:
Understanding how different cultures and global practices contribute to a more inclusive and comprehensive view of mental health.
Why Submit Your Proposal?
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Showcase Your Expertise: Share your pioneering ideas and practices with a broad audience of mental health professionals.
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Influence Change: Contribute to a conversation that is reshaping how we understand and approach mental health and well-being.
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Connect with Leaders: Network with over 200 esteemed speakers and engage with a community of 2,000+ attendees from across the globe.
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Drive Innovation: Present strategies that promote accessibility, inclusivity, and advanced techniques in mental health care.
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Who Should Apply?
We welcome proposals from all levels of experience—whether you’re just starting your practice or are a seasoned expert. We encourage submissions that:
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Offer new perspectives and approaches to mental health.
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Highlight strategies for improving accessibility and inclusivity.
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Address emerging trends and technologies in the field.
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Provide actionable steps for advancing treatment and care.
Session Types
Poster Sessions
Asynchronous Format
The Poster Session format is an opportunity to showcase multi-format, asynchronous content ranging from formal research poster submissions to blog posts, video series, or modules. These will be showcased throughout the “commercial breaks” of the conference and the promotion of ClinicianFest 2025.
Panel Discussion
Live • 40 or 55 min
Panel Discussion sessions provide space to engage participants in an exchange of ideas or experiences. These sessions should be interactive and allow for multiple voices to be heard, whether it is structured as a panel or as a conversation with the audience. Proposals should address both the topic and how the session will be facilitated.
Presentation
Live • 40 or 55 min
Live presentations are delivered during the conference and can include audience interaction.
Proposals should address how the session will engage participants, in addition to reserving at least 5 minutes for questions.
Proposal Requirements
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Abstract Requirements: Proposal abstracts will be used as the public description session in the conference program. Abstracts should be 400 words or less and written in English. In-text citations are not required. A brief bio and photo of all presenters must be submitted to utilize conference promotion via social media and mailers.
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Submission Limit: Each individual may be listed as a presenter or author on a maximum of 3 proposals.
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Correspondence: The person who submits the proposal is the primary contact and is responsible for all communications and coordination on behalf of all co-presenters
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Technology: All sessions will be held via Live Webinar. Live session types will have presenter screen sharing, live chat, and automatic captions. All videos will be captioned.
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Breakout rooms are available upon request for presentation and discussion session types only.
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Scheduling: The conference is based in North American time zones and welcomes
worldwide participation. Accepted presentations with large time differences will be prioritized in the scheduling process.
Key Deadlines
