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#GCTS2026

2nd Global Collaboration on

Traumatic Stress Conference

22-24 April 2026

Seoul, South Korea

​co-hosted by

Korean Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (KSTSS)

 & National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) 

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Conference venue

National Center for Mental Health (Google maps)

127 Yongmasan-ro, Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea

Information on Seoul​

Program 

Keynotes, Symposia, Oral presentations, Flashtalks, Posters & Workshops

as well as GCTS project group meetings

The program includes access to a full day workshop on 

Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) by Dr Bita Ghafoori​

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Photos with thanks to Royal Places and Tombs Center

Abstract submission

We will consider abstracts for a

  • Symposium (75 minutes) - Overview is submitted by the chair and each presenter/discussant submits their own contribution) 

  • Oral presentation (15-20 minutes - only when space allows – symposia are preferred)

  • Poster presentation

  • Flashtalk (max 10 minutes)

  • Workshop (75 minutes - if space allows 2 x 75 minutes)

 

Please complete the Abstract submision form to submit your abstract latest January 7:

  • Max 250 words.

  • English language

  • Structured: Background, Objective, Method, Results, Conclusions (not required for workshop)

  • 3-5 keywords

  • References: max 3,  these don't count toward the word count.

All submitted abstracts will be independently reviewed by at least two reviewers. The purpose of the review is to ensure high scientific quality, global diversity, and relevance to the aims of the Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress. 

Review Criteria

Abstracts will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  1. Scientific Quality and Rigor

    • Clarity of research question or objectives

    • Appropriateness of methods or approach

    • Soundness of analysis and interpretation

    • Credibility of results or conclusions

  2. Relevance to the GCTS

    • Alignment with the overarching aims of the GCTS

    • Contribution to understanding traumatic stress in global, humanitarian, or cross-cultural contexts

    • Relevance for prevention, intervention, or policy

    • Inclusion of diverse populations, settings, or cultural perspectives

    • Evidence of interdisciplinary or international collaboration

    • Contribution to equity and global knowledge exchange

    • Open science practices

  3. Innovation and Originality

    • Novelty of topic, theoretical approach, or methodology

    • Added value to existing research and practice

    • Creativity in addressing complex or emerging challenges

  4. Clarity and Structure

    • Logical organization and coherence of the abstract

    • Clear and concise writing

    • Adherence to abstract format and word limit

Review outcome

Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, abstracts may be:

  • Accepted

  • Accepted with modifications (e.g., reformatting or reclassification of session type)

  • Not accepted due to limited relevance, quality, or clarity

 

If you have specific requests or ideas please contact:  

gc.traumaticstress@gmail.com or one of the scientific committee members.

Abstract submission deadline: 7 January 2026
Notice of acceptance: 15 January 2026

Registration fees​

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Registration fees for international participants:

 

Early bird (before 21 Jan 2026)

  • High Income Countries*: 350 US$

  • Other countries: 250 US$,  US$300 after 21 Jan 2026250 US$

  • Students: US$150

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Regular registration (after 21 Jan .2026):

  • High Income Countries*: US$400 

  • Other countries: US$300,

  • Students: US$175.​

 

* According to The World Bank listing

For (Korean) KSTSS members reduced fees will apply, please register through KSTSS

2nd GCTS Conference Organizing & Scientific Committee

Organizing Committee

 

Chair

Jinhee Hyun, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Social Work, Daegu University

 

Members

Chan young Jeong, MD, Psychiatrist, Representative of Dong Myoung hospital

June-ho Seo, MD, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine

Kee-Hong Choi, Ph.D. Professor, School of Psychology, Korea University

Kyonghwa Kang, Ph.D., PMHNP, Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Chungwoon University

Sorae Lee, Ph.D., Visiting Professor, Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University

Sunju Sohn, MSSW, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Social Work, Cheongju University

Yookyung Eoh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, Hanshin University

Youngmi Ahn, Ph.D. PMHNP, Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Baekseok University

 

Executive Secretary

Dami Lee, MSW, Medical Social Worker, Dept. of Public Health and Medincine, Kyungpok National University Hospital

2nd GCTS Conference Scientific Committee

Soraya Seedat: SSEEDAT@sun.ac.za

Ulrich Schnyder: ulrich.schnyder@uzh.ch

Miranda Olff: m.olff@amsterdamumc.nl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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