Join us at the University of Toronto Future of Psychotherapy Virtual Conference 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:45 am - 2:40 pm
The Future of Psychotherapy Conference is a virtual event that offers an opportunity to explore the latest technology and research in the area of psychotherapy.
Join international experts as they present on:
- Innovations in smartphone-based treatment
- Integration of mental health into primary care in low resource settings
- Accessing youth mental health in modern medicine
- and more!
The conference is ideal for physicians, psychologists, registered psychotherapists, social workers, nurses, and other mental health professionals who provide psychotherapy or work with patients who receive it and want to keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the field.
Register for the 2026 Future of Psychotherapy Conference
Accreditation
- College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+® Certified Activity: 5.5 (CERT ID#: 303518-001)
- Royal College Maintenance of Certification Section 1: 4.0 hours
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Section 3: Self-Assessment: 1.5 hours (SAP ID#:00018978)
- American Medical Association Category 1: 5.5 credits
- European Union for Medical Specialists UEMS-EACCME®: 5.5 credits
Questions? Please contact Event Plan Coordinator, CPPD, at facdevcppd.psych@utoronto.ca.
Plenary Speakers
Dr. Jessica Lee Schleider, PhD
presents
Scaling Impact: Brief, Digital, and Accessible Mental Health
Interventions for Real-World Change
Dr. Abhijit Nadkarni, MBBS, DPM, MRCPsych, MSc, PhD
presents
Rethinking Psychotherapy: Community-Based Models for Low-Resource and Global Settings
Dr. Mary Seeman Lecture
Dr. Pamela Y. Collins, MD, MPH
presents
Implementation of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Low-Resource Settings
Concurrent Workshops
Dr. Dana Ross, MD, MSc, FRCPC
presents
Workshop 1 - Empowering Clinicians: Practical Trauma Therapy for Complex Cases
Dr. Gillian Strudwick, RN, PhD, FAMIA
presents
Workshop 2 - Using Digital Tools to Support Mental Health: Approaches to Incorporate Technology into Practice