Submit to Oevaru 2026

Oevaru 2026 Submissions (UPDATED SUBMISSION DATE)

accepting submissions till 11th JANUARY 2026

Submissions for Oevaru 2026 are now open. We invite clinicians, researchers, practitioners, students, creators, and community members to join us in shaping the national conversation on mental health.

Choose the stream that best reflects your contribution — whether you are sharing evidence-based insights or creative innovations that connect people and ideas.

By submitting, authors confirm that the idea is their own and that they have the rights to propose it.
Please ensure the submission is original, concise, and aligned with the guidelines above.

Oevaru Salla Stream

Celebrating creativity, lived experience, and applied innovation. This stream invites community projects, awareness campaigns, digital tools, or artistic works that can advance mental well-being in the Maldivian community.

  • Written narrative (350 words)
  • Short video presentation (2 minutes)

Scientific Stream

Welcoming research abstracts and practice-based papers that build evidence and dialogue in mental health, aligned with the Oevaru 2026 theme
“Delving Deep ~ Weaving Connections.”

Submissions may include original research, program evaluations, case studies, or practice-based innovations that contribute to strengthening mental-health systems.

  • Structured abstract (350 words)
  • Poster or oral presentation option

Submit SCIENTIFIC stream abstracts:

Please consult the Guidelines and Template before submission.

    Please note: We will take your preference into account; however, the Scientific Committee may assign a different presentation format to ensure a balanced and coherent program.

    Your abstract should be a PDF or Word document less than 1MB. By submitting, authors confirm that the idea is their own and that they have the rights to propose it. Please ensure the submission is original, concise, and aligned with the guidelines.

    Submit SALLA proposals:

    Please consult the Guidelines and Template before submission.

      YouTube, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud, or Dropbox (max 2 minutes).

      Upload a PDF or Word document (max 2MB).

      Consent & Ethical Compliance

      If your submission includes any individuals in photos or videos, you confirm that:
      • All identifiable individuals have provided informed consent.
      • No minors (under 18) appear unless clear parental/guardian consent has been obtained.
      • You have the right to include, publish, and present all uploaded media.

      By submitting, authors confirm that the idea and materials are their own and that they hold the rights to propose and present this work.

      Shortlisted submissions will be credited to their authors in presentations and conference materials.