MENTAL HEALTH IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA:ACCESS, INCLUSION,
TECHNOLOGY AND WELL-BEING

Date: 17th –18th February 2027

Location: Vishwakarma University, Pune, Maharashtra, India

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CONFERENCE TRACKS AND SUB-THEMES

TRACK 1: MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

Promoting Mental Health from Childhood to Healthy Ageing

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Development, and Early Intervention
  • Student Wellbeing, Higher Education, and Mental Health under NEP 2020
  • Belongingness, Attachment, Relationships, and Social Connectedness
  • Parenting, Family Dynamics, and Intergenerational Wellbeing
  • Adult Mental Health, Life Transitions, and Migration Experiences
  • Healthy Ageing, Geriatric, and Palliative Mental Health

TRACK 2: COMMUNITY, INCLUSION, AND PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH

Building Equitable, Rights-Based, and Inclusive Mental Health Ecosystems

  • Rural, Tribal, Indigenous, and Underserved Communities
  • Gender, LGBTQIA+, Disability, and Neurodiversity Inclusion
  • Mental Health in Marginalized, Vulnerable, Migrant, and Refugee Populations
  • Culturally Responsive Care, Mental Health Literacy, and Stigma Reduction
  • Human Rights, Legal Capacity, Deinstitutionalization, and Advocacy
  • Community Mental Health, Peer Support, and Public Mental Health Models
  • Mental Health Policy, Governance, and Improving Access to Care

TRACK 3: TECHNOLOGY, AI, AND DIGITAL WELLBEING

Leveraging Innovation for Accessible, Ethical, and Human-Centred Mental Health Care

  • Artificial Intelligence, Chatbots, and Emerging Technologies in Mental Health
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions, Tele-Counselling, and Virtual Care
  • Digital Applications in Personalized Mental Health Care
  • Social Media, Cyberpsychology, and Digital Wellbeing
  • Human–Computer Interaction, Ethical AI, and Privacy in Mental Health
  • Digital Accessibility, Inclusive Design, and Technology for Underserved Populations
  • Media Literacy, Digital Communication, and Mental Health Awareness

TRACK 4: RESILIENCE, WELLBEING, AND HUMAN FLOURISHING

Moving Beyond Illness Toward Thriving Individuals, Communities, and Organizations

  • Positive Psychology, Meaning, Purpose, and Human Flourishing
  • Trauma, Crisis, Psychosocial Recovery, and Resilience
  • Yoga, Meditation, Integrative Healing, and Contemplative Practices
  • Grief, Bereavement, Spirituality, and Existential Wellbeing
  • Workplace Wellbeing, Occupational Stress, Burnout, and Psychological Safety
  • Leadership, Organizational Culture, and Mental Health Management
  • Healthcare Provider Wellbeing, Community Resilience, and Collective Flourishing

TRACK 5: MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATION, ASSESSMENT AND CORPORATE INCLUSION

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Psychologically Safe Workplaces
  • Psychological Assessment, Psychometrics, and Evidence-Based Practice
  • AI-Enabled Assessment, Digital Screening, and Workforce Analytics
  • Career Development, Employability, and Workforce Readiness
  • Mental Health Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Ecosystems
  • Corporate Social Responsibility, Policy, and Sustainable Mental Health Practices

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