International Workshop on

Mental Health in Communities (IWMHC-26)

7th – 8th Dec 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Call for Papers

The International Workshop on Mental Health in Communities invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. The conference aims to provide a global platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration across diverse research domains.

This conference focuses on emerging trends, practical challenges, and cutting-edge advancements in areas such as Mental Health encouraging interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to solving real-world problems.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

01
Community mental health initiatives and programs
02
Engaging communities in mental health care
03
Barriers to mental health access in communities
04
Culturally competent community mental health services
05
Impact of community support on mental health
06
Mental health education in community settings
07
Collaborative community mental health models
08
Role of local organizations in mental health
09
Community resilience and mental health outcomes
10
Crisis intervention strategies in communities
11
Evaluating community mental health programs
12
Community-based approaches to mental health prevention
13
Integrating mental health into community planning
14
Social determinants affecting community mental health
15
Future trends in community mental health
16
Advocacy for community mental health resources
17
Mental health promotion in underserved communities
18
Engagement strategies for community mental health
19
Role of technology in community mental health
20
Building partnerships for community mental health
Conference Registration
  • Accepted authors must register for the conference to present their work.
  • Early registration allows you to take advantage of discounted fees.
  • Check the registration page for more details.
Publication Opportunities

Selected papers will be published in the IGAE Conference Proceedings or other journals affiliated with IGAE. Authors whose papers are accepted for publication will be notified in advance.

Event Highlights
  • Keynote sessions by experienced speakers
  • Technical paper presentations across multiple topics
  • Opportunities for academic and professional networking
  • Discussions on current research developments

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