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BRIDGING CULTURE AND CARE:

VIETNAMESE VOICES IN MENTAL HEALTH

Friday, October 9, 2026 | Bi-Coastal

In-Person @ CalOptima Health 
505 City Parkway West, Orange, California, 92868 United States

In-Person @ Boston University
[[address to be updated]]

Organized by the International Vietnamese Mental Health Association (IVMHA), our third annual conference aims to bring together international Vietnamese mental health professionals, scholars, students, and community members for meaningful discussions on ways to improve the mental well-being of our communities. Presentations and workshops will showcase the importance of mental well-being in Vietnamese communities, share lessons learned, and propose solutions across a range of thematic areas.​​
 

Call for Speaker & Panelist Nominations

We are currently accepting nominations for keynote speakers and panelists who can offer meaningful insights, lived experiences, and expertise relevant to Vietnamese mental health.

 

Submit nominations here: tiny.cc/ivmha26nominate

 

You are welcome to nominate yourself and/or multiple individuals.

Request for Proposals

We invite submissions for the following session formats:

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Oral Symposiums (60 minutes)
Collaborative sessions featuring 2–3 speakers presenting on a shared theme, followed by discussion.

 

Workshops (60 minutes)
Interactive sessions focused on skill-building, with both informational and applied components.

 

Projects (NEW)
Pitch a year-long initiative and recruit collaborators during the conference to bring your idea to life.

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We welcome proposals across a wide range of themes, including (but not limited to):

  • Cultural considerations and intergenerational trauma

  • Mental health access, stigma, and workforce development

  • Social determinants, intersectionality, and migration experiences

  • Crisis response (e.g., suicide, domestic violence, substance use)

  • Strength-based and resilience-focused approaches

 

Submit your proposal here: tiny.cc/ivmha26rfpsubmit

 

RFP Key Dates
April 20, 2026 – RFP Opens
June 15, 2026 (5:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM EDT) – Proposal Deadline
July 15, 2026 – Notifications Sent
August 15, 2026 – Presenter Registration Deadline
September 15, 2026 – Final Materials Due

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