Welcome to the Registration Page for the

7th International Conference on Youth Mental Health, Vancouver 2025

 

The IAYMH Executive Committee, in partnership with our co-hosts Jack.org, warmly welcome you to join us in Vancouver for the 7th International Youth Mental Health Conference from 19 – 21 March 2025.

Turning The Tide: Creating a global blueprint for prevention and integrated care in Youth Mental Health.

 

A high level overview of the draft Conference programme is available here.

 

Descriptions of the Pre-Conference Workshops are available here.

 

IAYMH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

 NAME  ROLE  COUNTRY
 Barbara Dooley  President  Ireland 
 Pat McGorry  Immediate Past President  Australia
 Srividya Iyer  Vice President  Canada 
 Naomi Williams  Vice President  United Kingdom 
 Oluwaferanmi Omitoyin  Vice President (Youth designated)  Nigeria 
 Eóin Killackey  Treasurer  Australia 
 Jenny Mercer  Secretary  Australia 
 Asante Haughton  Ordinary Member  Canada 
 Sam Irving  Ordinary Member  Australia 
 Shaun Liverpool  Ordinary Member  United Kingdom 
 Jennifer McMahon  Ordinary Member  Ireland 
 Dion Ras  Ordinary Member  Netherlands 
 Andrew Thompson  Ordinary Member  Australia 
 Stephanie Wong  Ordinary Member  Hong Kong 

 

ABOUT OUR LOCAL CO-HOSTS

 

Jack.org is a mental health non-profit that works alongside youth to prevent mental health distress in young people aged 13–24. Young people are experts in their own experiences and are often best positioned to recognize when a peer is struggling and in need of support. Jack.org’s programs exist to enable youth potential. By equipping young people with the education and skills they need to recognize mental health struggle in themselves and their peers and seek needed support, Jack.org is building a world where mental health struggle is a thing of the past.

REGISTRATION FEES


Please note, IAYMH members receive preferential conference registration rates. Membership of IAYMH is free of charge. Please see www.iaymh.org/get-involved for details.

Please click here to calculate the fees in a currency of your choice.

Discounts are available for groups of 25 people or more. Please contact us at conference@iaymh2025.org for further information.

 

 

 REGISTRATION TYPE

 

CAD $

 

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (until 2 December, 2024)

 Early Bird - Member (No Workshop)

 $895.00

 Early Bird - Member (Workshop Included)

 $1,095.00

 Early Bird - Non-member (No Workshop)

 $995.00

 Early Bird - Non-member (Workshop Included)

 $1,195.00

 

GENERAL REGISTRATION (from 3 December, 2024)

 General - Member (No Workshop)

 $1,025.00

 General - Member (Workshop Included)

 $1,225.00

 General - Non-member (No Workshop)

 $1,175.00

 General - Non-member (Workshop Included)

 $1,375.00

 

 CONCESSION REGISTRATION *

 Concession/UN Least Developed Countries (No Workshop)

 $495.00

 Concession/UN Least Developed Countries (Workshop Included)

 $695.00

 

ON-SITE REGISTRATION (from 3 March, 2025) **

 On-site - Half day - Wednesday 19 March, 2025 (No Workshop)

 $700.00

 On-site - 1 day - Thursday 20 March, 2025 (No Workshop)

 $950.00

 On-site - 1 day - Friday 21 March, 2025 (No Workshop)

 $800.00

 On-site - 2 days (No Workshop)

 $1,600.00

 

 


* Those eligible for Concession Registration rates include: full time students, carers, young people (unwaged), residents of a country on the UN list of least developed countries (available to download here). Please note this list is subject to change and may be updated when new decisions become available. Students, regardless of membership status, will be asked to provide a copy of their current student ID and a supporting letter from their supervisor or head of department. For other Concession Registration rates, please ensure you have appropriate proof of eligibility available to upload during registration. These should be saved as one single PDF document and uploaded when prompted.


** Online Registration will close on Monday 3 March, 2025 after which on-site registration fees will apply. It will not be possible to register for a Workshop after 3 March, 2025. Please note that Workshops do have limited capacity and are likely to be fully subscribed much sooner.


Terms and Conditions

  • All Registration fees are listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD$). Any bank fees or foreign exchange charges are the responsibility of the delegate
  • Early Bird Registration closes 2 December, 2024 after which General Registration fees will apply
  • Registration fees include the following: Conference Reception on Thursday 20 March, 2025, on-site access to conference plenary sessions and concurrent presentations, conference catering breaks and delegate materials
  • Accepted payment methods are VISA, Mastercard® and Electronic Bank Transfer. From 3 February 2025, all payments must be made by credit/debit card
  • Cancellations must be sent via email to conference@iaymh2025.org. Cancellation charges apply as follows:
    • cancellations received within 3 days of registration are without penalty
    • cancellations received on or before 2 December, 2024 will incur a $50 administration charge
    • cancellations received between 3 December, 2024 and 5 January, 2025 inclusive will incur a 30% cancellation charge
    • cancellations received between 6 January, 2025 and 2 February, 2025 inclusive will incur a 50% cancellation charge
    • cancellations received between 3 February, 2025 and 2 March, 2025 inclusive will incur a 75% cancellation charge
    • cancellations received on or after 3 March, 2025 will incur a 100% cancellation charge
  • If you are forced to cancel your registration because your Canadian visa has been declined, please email evidence of visa denial from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to conference@iaymh2025.org to apply for a full refund. Alternatively, registration can be transferred to another person if required for a $25 administration fee plus the difference in fees if the new registration is higher
  • Please be advised that filming and/or photography will take place at IAYMH 2025. By registering for the conference you consent for the photographer, IAYMH, Jack.org, and Advantage PCO to use conference images in any and all media. This may include, without limitation, their use in printed publications, presentations, promotional material or online, in their original format or edited
  • By registering for the conference you are providing consent for members of the conference Organising Committee, the Executive of the IAYMH and staff members of our Conference Organiser (Advantage PCO) to contact you about any aspect of the conference by email or telephone. You are also consenting to receive email marketing communications in relation to the conference and the Association. Please note that we will not disclose your contact details to any 3rd party without your express permission

     

DATA PROCESSING CONSENT

DATA PROCESSING CONSENT option required

CONTACT DETAILS

Will you be under 30 years of age at the time of the conference?

Would you like to be included on a youth specific mailing list in relation to the conference?

If you answer Yes to the below question, your name, email address and country will be shared with our Conference Youth Co-Convenors - Jasmine Elliott and Ezechiel Nana. Further information regarding the youth specific initiatives for IAYMH 2025 can be found under the Youth Engagement section of the Conference website here.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Do you have any dietary requirements that you would like us to be aware of?

ADDITIONAL DIETARY INFORMATION

If you chose Other from the list of dietary requirements above, please provide further detail here:

MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Do you have any mobility requirements that you would like us to be aware of?

PERSONAL PRONOUNS

Do you wish for your personal pronoun to be displayed on your conference badge?

Please indicate your pronouns

CANADIAN VISA SUPPORT

 

Please note it is your responsibility to check whether or not a visa is required for your travel to Canada. Moreover, please ensure you check whether or not special health insurance is required for receiving a visa. All insurance and visa costs must be borne by the participant.

 

We cannot offer specific advice regarding visa requirements for Canada as everyone’s circumstances are individual but we will do our best to assist in any way that we can. We recommend that you please refer to the Conference website here and the official Canadian government immigration website here for the most up to date information.

 

**NB – if attending IAYMH 2025 is your primary reason for travelling to Canada, you must apply for your visa through the IRCC Secure Network here because the Conference Organisers are located outside of Canada.

 

Participants who need to receive an official letter of support in order to obtain a Canadian visa, raise financial funding assistance, or for any other administrative reason, should apply for this support document and their visa without delay. It is not possible to tell in advance exactly how long it will take for your visa application to be processed as each application is different, but some can take a considerable amount of time so please refer to the relevant information at the link above and submit your application as soon as possible.

 

Any requests for letters of support must be sent by email to conference@iaymh2025.org after your registration has been completed and paid in full. Please also indicate below that you will require a letter of support.

 

Please note, providing such a letter does not constitute any commitment whatsoever on the part of the IAYMH, the local co-hosts Jack.org, or the Conference Organisers regarding the provision of a visa to enter Canada, or to provide financial support of any kind. The Conference Organisers cannot provide or sign any electronic letters of guarantee or other electronic documents.

 

The Conference Organisers are only permitted to issue a letter detailing the dates of the conference plus a maximum of one day immediately before and after the conference. You must indicate in your email request what dates you require on your letter. Such letters can only be provided for registered participants once conference registration has been paid in full. Letters for other persons, e.g. family members, cannot be issued as per Canadian government regulations.

Do you require a Canadian visa support letter from the Conference Organisers?

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  • You have answered Yes to the above question. Please send an email to conference@iaymh2025.org and provide us with, at a minimum, your legal name (as it appears on your passport) and the country that issued your passport. Please also include any further information that is required for your individual visa application. Please note, such letters will only be issued on request and cannot be issued until you have registered and paid in full as per our instructions from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) government department
  • Once you have applied for your Canadian visa, please send your visa application number to us via email at conference@iaymh2025.org
  • As directed by the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), we will be submitting reports to them that will include your legal name, the country that issued your passport and your Canadian visa application number. 

 

REGISTRATION

ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE LISTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD$)

 

Please click here to calculate the fees in a currency of your choice.

 

Please select your registration type from the following list:

AMOUNT
895.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,095.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
995.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,195.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,025.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,225.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,175.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,375.00
TOTAL

Those eligible for Concession Registation rates include: full time students, carers, young people (unwaged), residents of a country on the UN list of least developed countries (available to download here). Please note this list is subject to change and may be updated when new decisions become available. Students, regardless of membership status, will be asked to provide a copy of their current student ID and a supporting letter from their supervisor or head of department. For other Concession Registration rates, please ensure you have appropriate proof of eligibility available to upload during registration. These should be saved as one single PDF document and uploaded when prompted.

AMOUNT
495.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
695.00
TOTAL

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

All pre-conference Workshops will take place in the Vancouver Convention Centre on Tuesday 18 March 2025 from approximately 11am to 3pm.

Please select your choice of Workshop from the following list:

English below

 

Dans cet atelier, des présentateurs de la francophonie offriront un portrait de l’intervention précoce en santé mentale pour les jeunes de leur pays/région.  Chaque présentation exposera les besoins répondus et ceux encore à combler dans des territoires de la francophonie, ainsi que les modèles de soins privilégiés et les  défis à l’implantation. Les présentateurs aborderons les changements apportés par leur modèle de soins au regard des services en place précédemment. Les principales composantes de l’intervention précoce en santé mentale des jeunes (co-construction des services avec jeunes et familles, pair-aidance, outreach, utilisation des technologies, réponses rapides aux requêtes, approches adaptés aux jeunes, etc.) et les adaptations locales seront abordées. L’atelier interactif sera une occasion de réseautage et permettra aux participants d’échanger sur les différents modèles de soins, les défis d’implantation et les expériences communes, et permettra d’accélérer la réflexion commune autour des services de santé mentale dans les régions francophones du monde.

 

 

WORKSHOP 1 - Early intervention mental health services for young people in the French-speaking world: needs, challenges and models of care (FRENCH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP)

Français au-dessus

In this workshop, presenters from the Francophone world will offer a portrait of early intervention mental health services for young people in their country/region. Each presentation will outline the needs met and those yet to be met in their territories, as well as preferred models of care and implementation challenges. Presenters will discuss the changes their model of care has brought to previously existing services. The main components of early intervention in youth mental health (co-construction of services with young people and families, peer support, outreach, use of technology, rapid response to requests, youth-friendly approaches, etc.) and local adaptations will be discussed. The interactive workshop will provide a networking opportunity for participants to exchange views on different models of care, implementation challenges and common experiences, and will accelerate joint thinking around mental health services in French-speaking regions of the world. 

The history of mental health care has derived from research that has overwhelmingly been developed in Anglo/European cultural contexts. As a consequence, many approaches in mental health do not consider cultural elements to mental health presentations, or cultural needs in care. This workshop will explore how services can address their cultural blind spots and create a safer and more inclusive approach to the provision of mental health care.

Further information to follow

There are a plethora of international and national policy documents pertaining to the mental health of young people all around the world. But how are these high level documents translated into meaningful programs on the ground? And how can you work in your community to effect such translation? This workshop will offer perspectives on integrating mental health care into primary health care systems, crucial for low and middle-income countries.

This workshop is designed to tackle the pressing issue of substance use and the overdose crisis among youth. Participants will explore the complex factors contributing to substance use, including mental health challenges, social pressures, and the ongoing impact of the pandemic. Through evidence-based discussions, case studies, and practical tools, the workshop will equip attendees with the knowledge and strategies needed to address this crisis effectively.

Key topics will include early intervention, harm reduction, and the role of community and policy in supporting youth. The workshop will also emphasize the importance of youth engagement, ensuring that young people are not just participants but active shapers of the solutions that impact their lives. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and a deeper understanding of how to create safer environments for youth, both locally and beyond.

Social media is the root of all the problems young people face today. Or so you might think reading some of the media around the issue of youth mental health and social media right now. But what is really going on? Billions of young people use social media which is a relatively new technology, and in many places there has been a simultaneous rise in youth mental health problems. But is the relationship so simple? And does it run only in one direction? In this workshop participants will hear from young people, industry leaders, researchers and others and will work together to produce a better understanding of the risks, benefits and healthy ways to use social media.

This workshop will offer a deep dive into innovative approaches and novel solutions to youth mental health. Workshop participants will listen to experts who brought about new mental health models and innovative solutions to mental health services across diverse contexts. Participants will also get the chance to engage in discussions about new ways of tackling stigma, improve services and services access, and raise awareness of mental health across different sectors and countries.

This workshop will explore the intersection of climate change and mental health, focusing on how environmental changes impact psychological well-being and resilience. Participants will engage with discussions on the mental health effects of climate anxiety, stress, and trauma caused by climate-related events. The session will provide insights into strategies for building mental resilience and adaptive capacities in the face of a changing climate.

This workshop will delve into the crucial role of peer support and dedicated lived experience roles in youth mental health care, highlighting how personal experiences can inform and enhance support systems. Attendees will learn about different peer support models, the benefits and challenges of integrating lived experience roles in mental health services, and strategies for effectively supporting the lived experience workforce. Through interactive discussions and practical examples, the session will emphasize the importance of shared personal and professional experiences, and collaboration between lived experience workers and their allies in promoting mental health recovery and support.

CONFERENCE RECEPTION

We would be delighted if you could join us at a Conference Reception for delegates.

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 from 7:00 - 8:30pm

 

Vancouver Convention Centre outside        Vancouver Convention Centre inside

© Photos: Vancouver Convention Centre

The Conference Reception will conveniently take place at the conference venue, the Vancouver Convention Centre, and will give you an opportunity to meet with other delegates in an informal setting after the In Conversation Event. Light refreshments will be provided.

ACCOMMODATION & SUSTAINABILITY

IAYMH 2025 attendees are strongly encouraged to look for eco-friendly accommodation for your stay in Vancouver, and this has been an important consideration in our choice of properties below.

If you choose to stay elsewhere, please note that most online booking portals indicate the eco-status of a hotel in their descriptions.

Please consider accommodation in close proximity to the Vancouver Convention Centre so that you could walk or perhaps rent a bike for your daily ride to IAYMH2025! Vancouver's moderate climate makes it possible to cycle almost year round. The City of Vancouver has a comprehensive system of bike routes, paths, dedicated bike lanes and greenways for you to use to get around on two wheels. Find out more about the City's official public bike share system (Mobi) here.

 

Negotiated rates have been secured at the below Vancouver hotels for IAYMH 2025 conference delegates.

 

** Please note that clicking on the booking links below will open a new window outside of the conference registration page. Please ensure you return to this page to complete and submit your registration prior to closing all browser windows or your conference registration will not be processed.

 

MARRIOTT DELTA HOTELS VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN SUITES

550 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 1L6

 

Experience downtown Vancouver, BC, from this award-winning, all-suite hotel where each suite contains distinct bedroom and living spaces, along with a TV in each room and coastal city views. The central downtown location means you can reach the city's top attractions, neighborhoods, shopping areas, concert venues, sport arenas, bars, nightclubs, and even Michelin-starred dining options by foot. The hotel also has a fully equipped 24-hour fitness center and full-service restaurant & bar, Stock & Supply. Centrally located for easy access to the city’s top shopping, attractions, dining, and event venues.

Green Key Eco-Rating Program Certified

Located 850m from Vancouver Convention Centre.

 

 Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites Exterior Stock & Supply Bar King Suite

 

Please note:

-  Room rates are from $259.00 (per room per night for single/double occupancy) and are subject to applicable taxes and fees in effect at the time of check in (currently 20.68%)

-  All rates are quoted in Canadian dollars

-  Rooms can be booked by calling Marriott reservations at +1 (884) 254 5048 or +1 (604) 689 8188 and quoting the International Conference on Youth Mental Health or online via the hotel reservation system using the booking link below. 

-  Any reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card

-  The above rate is valid until 5pm PST, Friday February 14, 2025 but is subject to availability at the time of booking

The above information does not constitute the terms and conditions of your reservation which are available directly from the hotel

Online booking link Marriott

 

PINNACLE HOTEL HARBOURFRONT

1133 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3

 

A Downtown Vancouver Hotel Located just steps from the best of downtown Vancouver with stunning views and first-class cuisine, Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront has it all.  The Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront is proud to say that they meet the international Green Key standard for environmental achievements in the areas of policy, action plans, education and communication.

Located 400m from Vancouver Convention Centre.

 

     Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel Exterior Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel bar Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel bedroom

 

Please note:

-  Rates are from $229.00 (per room per night for single/double occupancy) and are subject to applicable taxes and fees in effect at the time of check in (currently 20.68%) 

-  All rates are quoted in Canadian dollars

-  Rooms can be booked by calling Pinnacle Hotel reservations at +1 (884) 337 3118 or +1 (604) 689 9211 and quoting the "Youth Mental Health room block", by email to vancouver.reservations@pinnaclehotels.ca or online via the hotel reservation system using the link below

-  Any reservation must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card

-  The above rate is valid until Friday February 14, 2025 but is subject to availability at the time of booking

The above information does not constitute the terms and conditions of your reservation which are available directly from the hotel

 

Book now button

 

 

SUMMARY OF YOUR REGISTRATION

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PAYMENT

PLEASE NOTE:

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If you require a Purchase Order to be included on your invoice, please Submit your registration and email us at conference@iaymh2025.org with the required details. We will re-issue your invoice to include your Purchase Order number. 

We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver!

THANK YOU!

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We look forward to meeting you at IAYMH 2025 in Vancouver!

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