Treatment of Latinos with Mental Disorders: Conceptual and Empirical Approaches

Description of Conference

The conference will host a keynote speaker, a cultural methodology workshop, and will provide the opportunity for several new investigators to present relevant research papers. New investigators are invited to submit an abstract related to the main theme of "Treatment of Latinos with Mental Disorders: Conceptual and Empirical Approaches." New investigators are typically within five years of receiving their doctoral degree and/or have not had an independent grant (e.g., RO1). Student researchers are also encouraged to submit an abstract. Each new investigator selected for an oral presentation will have their travel expenses paid and will receive a $500 honorarium. Abstracts will also be considered for a poster session. New investigators who present posters will have their travel expenses paid.

A key component of the conference is to provide mentoring to promising new investigators. New investigators who are selected to present will be paired with prominent senior researchers. In the months leading up to the conference, new investigators will have the opportunity to work closely with their assigned mentor on their presentation. During the conference, mentors will serve as discussants and time will be allotted for questions and answers from the audience. In the past, the conference has been notable for providing a stimulating and collaborative environment, where prominent researchers provide supportive feedback and guidance.