CMHA Alberta Working Stronger
2020 Call for Abstracts
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division is hosting a conference in October 2020 designed to guide Alberta’s employers in building mentally healthy workplaces.
Working Stronger – Building the health of Alberta’s workforce is two days of networking, knowledge translation and conversation supporting healthier workplaces across the province. Each year, the conference brings together the most creative and inspiring mental health thinkers and leaders in the field to share their experiences and expertise.
Abstracts will be accepted until April 17th, 2020
Presenters will be notified if their abstracts have been accepted by May
4th, 2020
Presenters must agree to be paid registrants of the conference. Honoraria, accommodation and travel reimbursement are not available for presenters.
Presentation Stream
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Please choose the stream that your that relates to your submission
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Conference sessions will be offered in a variety of formats:
• Panel discussions
• Panel presentations
• Solo presentations (30-60-90 minutes)
• Poster Presentations
Notes:
Poster Presentations: Display space for Poster Presentations will be offered
on the poster board. You are welcome to bring additional flyers/support documentation for handouts.
This year, posters will be in a convenient and high traffic location at the
conference. Your display will be set up for both days. Poster
presenters will be asked to be present during breaks and lunch. Posters are 4" x
4" wide with 2 fitting on one board. We will supply the poster board
stand. We will provide push pins to attach your poster to the board.
Please note: Based on the number of presentations we receive, we may have to combine presentations. If your abstract is not accepted, you may have an opportunity to present a poster presentation.
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Please choose the presentation format for your submission
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Time Preference
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Please choose your time preference
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Presenter Information
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Affiliation/Organization:
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Mailing Address: (street, town, province, postal code)
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Your Submission
The presenter may submit multiple abstracts for the conference. One submission for each presentation. If your abstract is accepted, we will reach out for your full abstract and your AV/Tech needs.
If your abstract is accepted, we will reach out for your full abstract and AV/Tech needs.
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Title of your Presentation: (10 words or less) 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 words or less) Required
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Please Note:
All submissions will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Relevance to the conference theme
• Clarity and coherence of the submission
• Contribution of knowledge, expertise or best practices
• Relevance and utility to participants
• Evidence that submission will encourage interaction among conference participants
• Key points of presentation and evidence of ‘participant take-away’.
Acceptance as a Presenter:
Please note: Presenters must be paid registrants. Honoraria and travel reimbursement are not available. Presenters will receive
a discount on registration fees paying $350.00.
An electronic version of the presentation must be submitted to the event manager shortly before the conference for posting to the CMHA Alberta website and to pre-load at the conference.
Presenters will be provided with a designated time to present by the conference committee.
Presenter(s) may submit multiple abstracts for the conference.
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