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CMMHC 2026
Call for Abstract Submissions
The Canadian Muslim Mental Health Conference (CMMHC) is pleased to invite abstract submissions for our 10th Annual Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
Each year, CMMHC provides a platform to highlight important research and community initiatives that contribute to a better understanding of mental health and improve the well-being of Muslim communities.
For 2026, abstract submissions are open in two categories: Research and Community Initiatives.
Research Abstracts
Researchers, healthcare professionals, trainees, and research students are invited to submit abstracts showcasing original research, reviews, or case studies related to mental health in Muslim communities.
Topics may include spirituality and mental health, mood disorders, trauma, suicide and self-harm, substance use and addictions, psychotherapy, immigrant and refugee mental health, culturally and spiritually relevant services, Islamophobia and systemic racism, and other topics related to Muslim mental health.
Submission Deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Community Initiative Abstracts
We also welcome submissions highlighting programs, interventions, services, or community-based initiatives that promote mental health and wellness within Muslim communities.
Community organizations, healthcare professionals, students, advocates, and others involved in community-based mental health work are encouraged to share initiatives that demonstrate meaningful approaches to supporting Muslim communities.
Submission Deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Submit a Community Initiative Abstract
Presentation at CMMHC 2026
Selected applicants will be invited to showcase their work in person at the 10th Annual Canadian Muslim Mental Health Conference in Toronto. This is an opportunity to share your work, connect with healthcare professionals, researchers and community leaders, and contribute to conversations advancing Muslim mental health.
We encourage you to share this call for abstracts with researchers, students, trainees, healthcare professionals, and community organizations who may be interested in participating.
For questions about abstract submissions, please contact: cmmhc@muslimmeds.ca
Muslim Mental Health can help you
Find Programs and Services
Facilitates connections between individuals seeking mental health support and professionals who understand the cultural and religious contexts that shape their experiences.
Conference
Mental Health Professionals and the general are invited to join in-person.
Educational Resources
Access to mental health toolkits, articles, and guides that combine clinical insights with Islamic teachings.
Professional Networking & Development
Connect with mental health professionals working with Muslims across Canada
Research
Research projects aimed at evaluating culturally and spiritually adapted psychoeducation material.
About Us
MMAC’s Mental Health Project Objectives
CMMHC is an inclusive learning environment and welcomes all mental health professionals working with Muslims.
Objective 1
Bring together and strengthen connections between health care providers, organizations, individuals with lived experience, students, spiritual leaders and researchers working with Muslim mental health issues in Canada
Objective 2
Provide evidence based psychoeducation to the general public on mental health topics in the context of spirituality and Islam
Objective 3
Decrease the stigma of mental illness within the Muslim community.
Objective 4
Increase access to evidence based culturally and spiritually appropriate mental health resources to the Muslim community
Objective 5
Increase the capacity for healthcare providers, religious scholars, teachers, organizations and community members working to provide care to Muslims with mental health challenges
Sessions from CMMHC 2023
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