Meet the ISRII 2026 Speakers: What Evidence Persuades?
What Evidence Persuades?
What the social media debate reveals about evidence and causality in digital mental health
From social media regulation to AI-powered mental health tools, digital mental health researchers are shaping public and policy-relevant debates. But when research enters the public sphere, questions of evidence, causality and persuasion come sharply into focus.
Join us for this timely and thought-provoking webinar featuring two speakers from the upcoming ISRII 2026 Conference, as they reflect on their experience conducting research that has moved beyond academia and into public, media, and policy-facing spaces.
Location: Zoom
Date & Time: Tues 3 Mar 10:00 AM (Sydney)
Mon 2 Mar 3:00 PM (Los Angeles) | Mon 2 Mar 6:00 PM (New York) | Mon 2 Mar 11:00 PM (London)
Speakers
Professor Aliza Werner-Seidler, Black Dog Institute
ISRII 2026 Keynote Speaker
Professor Andrew Mackinnon, Black Dog Institute
ISRII 2026 Pre-Conference Workshop Host
This session will be of particular interest to digital mental health researchers at the intersection of evidence, causality, and policy, with practical insights for early-career researchers on communicating research beyond academia.
Register today to reserve your spot:
Abstract Submissions Are Open
ISRII is currently inviting abstract submissions of innovative, high-quality research for ISRII’s 14th Scientific Meeting, taking place October 20-22, 2026, in Newcastle, Australia.
The ISRII 14th Scientific Meeting will convene more than 400 international researchers and professionals committed to advancing global behavioral and mental health through digital and internet-based interventions. Attendees will include clinicians, researchers, developers, coordinators, economists, policy experts, and industry partners representing more than 27 countries, all working at the forefront of digital tools and therapeutics for mental and behavioral health.
To submit your abstract, please log in to the ISRII Meeting Submission Portal and follow the instructions to submit your abstract. Detailed submission guidelines are available within the system.
The deadline for abstract submission is March 31, 2026.
ISRII Membership
Now is the perfect time to renew your ISRII membership, or join if you’re not yet a member, to take advantage of valuable year-round benefits and exclusive savings for our upcoming scientific meeting in Newcastle, Australia this October. Registration for the ISRII 14th Scientific Meeting opens in May 2026. Make sure your membership is active now so you don’t miss out on reduced rates and full member benefits!