The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. was awarded the Suicide Prevention , Intervention, and Postvention (SPIP) Grant in 2022, and is funded by the Indian Health Service Division of Behavioral Health (IHS), This grant provides our organization with essential resources to develop and implement initiatives focused on the prevention of suicidal ideation and mental health crises.
Presenter Application Submission and Review Process:
FDIHB, Inc. - Health Promotion Disease Prevention (HPDP) is seeking motivational and engaging individuals to present of speak on subjects pertaining to suicidal ideation as well as effective suicide prevention strategies and models, trauma-related issues, self-care practices, and additional relevant topics. Each presentation or workshop is scheduled to last 60 minutes, followed by a 15-minute session for evaluation and question-and-answer, resulting in a total duration of 75 minutes. For the breakout sessions, the presentations will take place on July 9-10, 2026.

Individuals interested in providing or conducting a presentation or workshop may submit a Presenter Application for consideration.
Criteria for selection are as follows:
  • Clearly stated purpose, goals, and objectives explaining what attendees will gain from the presentation or workshop.
  • Connection to the conference theme to the content in the presentation or workshop is vital to the intended audience.
  • Practical use or cultural relevance of information.
To complete the application process, the following items must be submitted to Health Promotion Disease Prevention (HPDP) for review and selection.

Completed Presentation Application
  • Presenter bio for all presenters (three presenters max) - 100 words or less, third person
  • Abbreviated CV or resume
  • Presentation Title
  • Keywords
  • Abstract
  • Presentation Description
  • Intended Audience
  • Learning Objectives
Application Timeline:
Deadline for submission: April 17, 2026. (Late Submission will be considered pending receipt of the application.)
Notification of Acceptance: May 1, 2026. A presenter agreement will be sent upon acceptance notification and must be signed and returned to HPDP by May 22, 2026.

General Information:
  • Presenters are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and all related conference expenses.
  • Presentation slides to be submitted to HPDP by June 12, 2026.
  • Printing or copying of handouts is at the expense of the presenter.
  • Most audio-visual equipment is available and includes: 1) Projector; 2) Screen; 3) Laptop; 4) Microphone.
  • Presenters can bring their own equipment; however, they are responsible for setup and operation.
  • Sales presentations for products and services will not be considered.
To submit your abstract, please click next page.

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