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Next Annual IAFMHS Conference | June 16-18, 2026 | Helsinki, Finland, EUROPE | https://iafmhs.org
The Scientific Committee is seeking #professionals and #students to review proposals submitted for IAFMHS Conference 2026.

Reviewers are invited for all topical areas.

Interested? Fill out forms.gle/iSCKrihQG18zLz3S9
November 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS PORTAL for our 2026 conference in #Helsinki is now open!

Submit here: iafmhs2026.exordo.com/login

⏰ Deadline for Submission: December 5, 2025 (11:55 PM, PT).

#iafmhs #forensicmentalhealth #conference #annualconference #psychology #psychiatry #nursing #clinical #forensic
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS for the 2026 Annual Conference in Helsinki!

⏰ Deadline for Submission: December 5, 2025 (11:55 PM Pacific Time)

Please see the requirements for submission here: iafmhs.wildapricot.org/2026-call-fo...

Proposals will be evaluated via a masked #peerreview process.
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Sara Rowaert et al. and the #IAFMHS SIG Family Engagement are launching a global #survey using the Family Reflex Quickscan tool, evaluating how family-friendly forensic mental healthcare organizations are.

We would greatly appreciate your #participation: ttps://redcap.link/familyreflexquickscan
October 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We are excited to announce the Fall 2025 Derek Eaves #Research #Grant call for applications is now open. Candidates must submit their #application to [email protected] by 3 November, 2025. Find all relevant information on our website: iafmhs.wildapricot.org/Derek-Eaves-...
September 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
⭐⭐⭐ NEW NEWSLETTER OUT! ⭐⭐⭐

Check out the newest edition of the IAFMHS Newsletter here: cdn.wildapricot.com/196988/resou...
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September 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🔷 To all IAFMHS Student Members:

The IAFMHS Student Board would still love to hear from you! In case you missed the last call, we would much appreciate your feedback on your experience with IAFMHS and the Student Board for the 2024-2025 term.

Fill it out here: forms.gle/SdvaCkLBtigL...!
September 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM
#Request for #Participation in #Research #Project

A team of researchers from Swinburne University of Technology Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science (#CFBS) are conducting an international study on staff wellbeing within forensic mental health services.
August 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We are thrilled to announce our 2026 in-person conference will be hosted in the vibrant city of #Helsinki, Finland, on June 16-18 at the stunning Helsinki Congress Paasitorni.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned—full details and the call for submissions will be announced soon!
August 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Interested in an assistant professor position in #clinicalpsychology at @fordham.edu? Check it out: apply.interfolio.com/172350
August 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
We are seeking #nominations for two positions for non-directorship positions. This is a valuable opportunity to get involve and help shape the #future direction of #IAFMHS. Deadline is 06 October 2025.
August 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
We are seeking #nominations for various positions to join the #Board of #Directors. This is a valuable opportunity to get involve and help shape the #future direction of #IAFMHS. Deadline is 06 October 2025.
August 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
We welcome everyone to contribute to our next #IJFMH special issue on #cultural #safety and #indigenous-led change in #forensic #mental #health services. #journal #iafmhs #internationaljournal You can find more information here: journals.sagepub.com/home/FMH
July 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Our paper led by Emily Doyle (@mcseto.bsky.social, Adelle Forth) published in the #InternationalJournalofForensicMentalHealth (@iafmhs.bsky.social) found that a brief educational intervention may positively impact #publicstigma towards #forensicpatients.

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July 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Our past-president Dr. Quazi Haque with this years' awardees Prof. Anne Crocker and Prof. Marichelle Leclair. #iafmhsconference2025 #iafmhs2025 #IAFMHS #conference #forensicmentalhealth #forensicpsychology #forensicpsychiatry #mentalhealth #professor #award #winner
June 30, 2025 at 5:35 AM
A group of conference attendees visited the Central Mental Hospital Dublin today, kindly organized by Dr. @marydavoren.bsky.social #iafmhsconference2025 #iafmhs
June 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Our full day workshop on #treating #stalking was held by Troy McEwan, Michele Galietta and Alan Underwood! #iafmhsconference2025
June 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our post-conference workshop about the “DRILL” by Harry Kennedy and @marydavoren.bsky.social starts now 🥳 #iafmhsconference2025
June 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Presented our work on assessing criminal attitudes at the #iafmhsconference2025 in Dublin today. Great discussions and lots of fun.
June 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We got some really nice #posters - go take a look! These two colorful posters were presented by Jessica Silsby, PsyD and Jessica Mueller, PsyD! #iafmhsconference2025
June 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#Keynote time! Mr Justice Peter Charleton is sharing his personal view on homicide at #iafmhsconference2025
June 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Another impressive symposium on the question: Does the #Forensic Assessment Setting matter? By Dr. @healeylindsay.bsky.social, Emily Doyle, Madison McAskill and Julian Gojer from #canada #iafmhsconference2025
June 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thursday Morning Session on #riskassessment and #prognosis - with Dr. Rebecca Douglas, Anniken Laake, Lisa-Marie Sittner and Karin Trägårdh #iafmhsconference2025
June 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Here is a beautiful group picture of our #Forensic #Mental #Health SIG meeting today at #iafmhsconference2025 with our #chair Tella Lantta!
June 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM