Join Us on World Mental Health Day for a Landmark Global CBS Event
This World Mental Health Day, the ACBS Scientific Strategic Council (SSC) and the ACBS Board are proud to launch our first Global CBS Exchange, a fully virtual, international gathering dedicated to advancing Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS) research and practice.
In our ever-changing world, where access to evidence-based mental health resources can be challenging, this event was created to foster global connection, collaboration, and accessibility. The Global CBS Exchange will bring together researchers, clinicians, and students from diverse backgrounds and regions to share knowledge and build partnerships that transcend borders and barriers.
Headlining the event, Steve Hayes will deliver a visionary presentation on the current state and future direction of CBS research—highlighting its critical role in today’s complex mental health landscape. Attendees will also gain hands-on insights through practical workshops on using innovative research methods and conducting CBS research in low-resource settings.
This World Mental Health Day, join a global community committed to increasing access to knowledge, to care, and to meaningful connection.
Be part of this important moment.
Call for Submissions for virtual Ignite presentations open through 11 September.
Registration opens September 2025
Sessions Overview (All times shown in GMT): Click here for the full schedule.
International Workshop Block | 5:30 AM - 1:00 PM GMT: Hosted by the ACBS Board and the Conference Strategy Committee, with a concentrated effort to increase access to clinical innovations and research, in this block of workshops, trainers will explore innovative strategies for expanding the reach of contextual behavioral science and making it more accessible to people in need. These workshops aim to support learning and growth across both research and practice.
Featured speakers:
- Jennifer Kemp
- Ralf Steinkopff
- Nuno Ferreira
Research Block | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT: Hosted by the ACBS Scientific Strategic Council (SSC), with an emphasis on research this block of sessions aim to gather and uplift CBS researchers at a challenging time for research and to deepen knowledge and ability to use CBS research methods. Featuring a visionary talk from Steve Hayes, attendees will be presented with an overview of the state of CBS research today and its urgency in current times. The sessions will continue with workshops on how to use cutting-edge research methods and how to conduct CBS research in low-resource settings.
Featured speakers:
- Steven C. Hayes
- Jacque Pistorello
- Jason Luoma
- Jenna LeJeune
- Eiko Fried
- Diana Hill
Standard Zoom text translation will be available for all live sessions.