The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Project (CAMHP) is pleased to announce its first student showcase on Thursday May 3rd, 2018 from 3:00 to 5:00pm. This celebratory showcase will mark the end of CAMHP’s inaugural year. It will provide students with the opportunity to present their own research findings pertaining to youth mental health to the CAMHP community. These talks and Q&A will be followed by an extended reception to all attendees.
Talk Format:
This year’s student showcase will be in the form of a Data Blitz Symposium: a series of select student-led talks, each lasting 5-10 minutes in length. The talk should briefly summarize the justification, methods, and key findings from a student-led research study relevant to youth mental health. The goal of the Data Blitz is to provide students with the opportunity to articulate their research findings in a quick, approachable, and engaging manner. We will provide opportunity for Q&A following each talk.
Abstract Submission Instructions:
We welcome abstract submissions from any doctoral and masters students at TC who have produced research findings pertaining to child and adolescent mental health. To submit your abstract, email CAMHP@tc.columbia.edu with the heading “CAMHP Student Showcase Abstract” and your name. Submissions should include a presentation title, and an (i) Introduction, (ii) Methods, (iii) Results, and (iv) Discussion section. These four sections in total should not exceed 400 words. Students may include tables, figures, and references, which will not count toward the word limit. Students should also list additional students and/or faculty who have helped or supervised them. Sufficient data (e.g., effect sizes, statistical significance) must be included. This is a competitive review process, and selected speakers will receive recognition from the CAMHP community. Deadline is March 1, 2018 @ 11:59pm.
Abstract Review Process:
1. Each submission will undergo blinded review by Dr. Cha and Dr. Huang.
2. Submissions are rated according to the following criteria:
a. Relevance to child and adolescent mental health;
b. Empirical and conceptual justification for the study;
c. Methodological rigor and adequacy of methods;
d. Appropriateness of interpretations;
e. Quality of writing and presentation;
f. Public health significance.
3. Students who are selected to speak will be notified by April 1, 2018.