EMH Conference
Our annual conference brings together leading experts at the University of Edinburgh to discuss their latest research on mental health. The interdisciplinary event facilitates discussions on the latest advancements in mental health research, promotes cross-departmental collaboration, and provides valuable networking opportunities.
Our 2025 conference will take place on Friday 25 April at the South Hall Complex. The theme of this years conference is "Mental Health Research in an Uncertain World".
Registration
Registration is now open! To improve sustainability of the network and reduce the rate of no-shows, we've introduced a nominal £5 registration fee for staff and external members this year. This fee is waived for students; however, registration is still required to attend.
Submissions
Paper submissions have closed, but we are now accepting rolling submissions of posters. We welcome all work for presentation, including works in progress, and encourage the reuse of previously presented posters. We are now accepting submissions that go beyond this years conference theme.
Please note that work must be affiliated with the University of Edinburgh to be eligible
Programme
This year’s schedule brings together a powerful lineup of keynote presentations, research papers, poster sessions, and a thought-provoking art showcase — all designed to foster meaningful conversations, highlight new perspectives, and inspire action in the field of mental health. Download the full programme to explore session times, speaker details, and abstracts.
Venue
The venue is conveniently located within the Pollock Estate at the University.
South Hall Complex
18 Holyrood Park Road,
Edinburgh, EH16 5AR
For more information about the venue, including an accessibility guide, please visit their webpage.
Questions
If you have any questions about this year’s conference, please contact our Network Coordinator, MacKenzie Robertson, at mrober27@ed.ac.uk.
Inaugural
Conference (2022)
Our first conference showcased the wide range of mental health research being conducted across various disciplines in Edinburgh and provided an opportunity for members to offer input on how the network operates and can best benefit everyone at the University.