MENTAL HEALTH IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA: ACCESS, INCLUSION, TECHNOLOGY AND WELL-BEING
Date: 17th –18th February 2027
Location: Vishwakarma University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Location: Vishwakarma University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Mental health has emerged as a critical priority for public health, education, and sustainable development in contemporary India. Rapid technological advancements, changing social structures, migration, urbanization, academic pressures, workplace demands, and demographic transitions have significantly influenced psychological wellbeing across all age groups.
Despite growing awareness, substantial challenges remain in ensuring accessible, affordable, inclusive, and culturally responsive mental healthcare. Simultaneously, technological innovations such as Artificial Intelligence, tele-counselling, digital therapeutics, and online support systems are transforming the delivery of mental health services.
Recognizing these developments, the Department of Psychology, Vishwakarma University proposes to organize an International Conference on “Mental Health in Contemporary India: Access, Inclusion, Technology and Well-being (MHCI-AITW).” The conference will provide a multidisciplinary platform for academicians, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, healthcare professionals, educators, technology experts, students, and industry stakeholders to deliberate on emerging issues, innovative interventions, and future directions in mental health.
The conference aims to:
Vishwakarma University, Pune, established in 2017, is a State Private University recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The University is committed to academic excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, research, industry engagement, and community development. The University promotes multidisciplinary education and holistic development while fostering global competencies, sustainable practices, and socially responsible leadership. Through research, innovation, and outreach initiatives, Vishwakarma University contributes actively to national development and global sustainability goals.
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences promotes interdisciplinary learning, critical inquiry, research excellence, and social responsibility. The Faculty offers programmes in Psychology, Economics, Education, Music, Travel and Tourism, and related disciplines.
The Faculty encourages experiential learning, community engagement, innovation, and multidisciplinary research that contributes to societal wellbeing and sustainable development.
Established in 2017, the Department of Psychology at Vishwakarma University has emerged as a dynamic centre for teaching, research, training, and community engagement. The Department offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programmes and is equipped with a Psychological Testing Laboratory, digital infrastructure, and experienced faculty members representing diverse specializations in psychology.
Guided by its vision of creating psychologists with international professional competence, the Department promotes research, innovation, professional ethics, and social responsibility. Through industry collaborations, research projects, field training, mental health awareness programmes, community outreach initiatives, and extension activities, the Department contributes significantly to psychological wellbeing and social impact.
The Department has established collaborations with educational institutions, rehabilitation centres, NGOs, healthcare organizations, and industry partners, providing students and faculty with opportunities for research, training, and professional development.
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Last Date for Abstract Submission: |
16th November 2026 |
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Communication of Acceptance: |
30th November 2026 |
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Last Date for Full Paper Submission: |
24th December 2026 |
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Last Date for Registration: |
30th January 2027 |
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Conference Dates: |
17th–18th February 2027 |
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