2026 Spectrum Research Forum (Online | Free)

Join us for the 2026 Spectrum Research Forum, a free global online event bringing together leading voices in personality disorder and complex trauma research, clinical practice, and lived experience.

This year’s forum explores research that is shaping the future of mental health care, including MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for people with co-occurring PTSD and BPD.

Be part of a dynamic day of discovery, dialogue, and shared learning with participants from across Australia and around the world.

About the Forum

Spectrum’s Research Forum is our flagship annual research event, bringing together researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience, and the broader community to explore the latest advances in personality disorder and complex trauma.

The program features cutting-edge research and innovation, including:

• Innovative approaches to treatment and care
• Translation of research to real-world applications
• Collaboration across the mental health sector

What to Expect

• Keynote presentations from sector leaders
• Treatment innovations, including MDMA-assisted psychotherapy
• Rapid-fire presentations from researchers and clinicians
• Opportunity to engage with a global mental health community

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for:

• Researchers and academics
• Mental health clinicians, psychiatrists, and trainees
• People with lived experience
• Students and early-career health professionals
• Policy and sector stakeholders
• Anyone interested in learning about the latest developments in the personality disorder and complex trauma fields

Why Attend

• Stay up to date with cutting-edge mental health research
• Hear from leading experts
• Gain practical insights applicable to your work or study
• Be part of a global conversation shaping the future of care