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This September, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division is hosting a workplace conference designed to improve mental health outcomes in Alberta workplaces.

Working Stronger - Equipping Albertans for Better Workplace Mental Health is two days of networking, information exchange and dialogue that will advance our efforts to support healthier workplaces across the province. It brings together the most creative and inspiring mental health thinkers and leaders in the field.

Abstracts will be accepted until April 2nd, 2018

Presenters will be notified if their abstracts have been accepted by April 16th, 2018

Presenters must agree to be paid registrants of the conference. Honoraria, accommodation and travel reimbursement are not available for presenters.
Conference Streams
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Please choose the stream that your that relates to your submission
Organizational Culture
Depression in the Workplace
Laws, Policy and Practice

Organizational Culture
 Workplace culture is what sets you apart as an organization.  It's what brings employees together and sets the tone for how work is done.  Does your workplace culture support better mental health? Learn more about how culture shifts can make a difference from case studies, panels and presenters.  This stream will inspire you to create a healthier, safer workplace.

Depression in the Workplace
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability, it can manifest itself in the workplace as reduced productivity, decreased enthusiasm and difficulty making decisions.  Often times, a depressed employee will not seek treatment because they fear the effect it will have on their job and are concerned about confidentiality.  Many employees are also unaware they have depression or fear their insurance is inadequate to cover costs.

This stream will share stories of lived experience, review the signs and symptoms of depression, review available resources, and discuss the practicalities of workplace accommodations.

Law, Policy and Practice
The Law, Policy and Practie stream will showcase successful or emerging policies and practices being implemented across the province that support the mental well-being of Alberta's workplace.  This will include discussions of challenges, successes and learning's helpful to participants' learning experiences as well as the current law regarding mental health in the workplace and its implications in the Alberta context.

Please note: Applicants are encouraged to weave other topics of interest into the discussion such as addiction, bullying, unions, etc.

Conference Formats

Conference sessions will be offered in a variety of formats:

• Panel Presentation (60 or 90 minute)
• Poster Presentation
• Solo presentations (30-60-90 minutes)

o A Panel Discussion is a team of panelists that you choose to present on a specific stream.  We recommend that you have no more than 3-4 panelists in your group for a 90 minute timeframe. 
o Solo Presentation – Opportunity to share learning's from a current program or new and emerging supports related to one of the streams.
o Poster Presentation – Poster Presentations will be offered display space at the conference.  You are welcome to bring additional flyers/support documentation for handouts.

Please note: Based on the number of presentations received, we may combine presentations. If your abstract is not accepted, you may have an opportunity to present a poster presentation.

2.
Please choose the presentation format for your submission
Solo Presentation
Panel Presentation
Poster Presentation
Time Preference

3.
Please choose your time preference
30 minute (20 minute presentation, 10 minute Q&A)
60 minute (45 minute presentation, 15 minute Q&A)
90 Minute (75 minute presentation, 15 minute Q&A)
Presenter Information

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Presenter Name(s):

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Title:

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Affiliation:

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Mailing Address: (street, town, province, postal code)

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Phone: (Office and Cell)

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Email:
Your Submission
The presenter may submit multiple abstracts for the conference. One submission for each presentation. If your abstract is accepted, we will contact you for your full abstract and your AV/Tech needs.
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Title of your Presentation: (no more than 10 words - less if possible) (Required)

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Description of your workshop/presentation/poster (150 words or less) Required:

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How does your submission relate to your selected stream (Required)?

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Please provide detail on learning provided, take-away for the participants to use and how you will engage the participants in the session.

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Please provide a short biography of each presenter (50-60 words or less) - Required.
Notes
All submissions will be evaluated using the following criteria:
- Relevance to the conference theme
- Clarity and coherence of submission
- Relevance and utility to participants
- Evidence that the submission will encourage interaction with conference participants
- We encourage presenters to include a lived experience component or perspective where relevant.

ACCEPTANCE AS A PRESENTER:
- Presenters must register and pay to attend the conference. Honoraria and travel reimbursement are not available.
- Presenters will be asked to submit an electronic version of their presentation prior to the conference.
- Electronic copies of the presentations will be made available to conference delegates following the conference on the CMHA Alberta website in pdf format.
- Presenters are encouraged to and responsible for providing written material to conference participants (your PowerPoint and/or resources, etc.)
- Presenters will be provided with a designated time to present by the conference committee.