“Bridging Minds, Building Futures: Towards Holistic Mental Health & Quality Life”
This two-day international conference will bring together experts, scholars, practitioners, policy makers, community workers, and students from diverse disciplines to deliberate on pressing mental health concerns and share innovative practices, theoretical frameworks, and research findings.
Organizers
Satya Foundation Charitable Trust
Satya Foundation Charitable Trust is a registered not-for-profit organization working passionately in the domains of mental health, emotional well-being, and quality life through education, awareness, community outreach, and clinical intervention. The Foundation aims to create mentally healthy societies through evidence-informed practices and inclusive dialogues. It has been at the forefront of several national campaigns, training programs, wellness initiatives, and outreach efforts in both urban and rural India.
SIMHANS – Satya Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
SIMHANS is a multidisciplinary institute dedicated to advancing mental health education, practice, and research. Founded with a vision of integrating science with compassion, SIMHANS offers diploma and certificate programs in psychotherapy, counseling, and neuropsychology, alongside clinical services for individuals, families, and communities. The institute is deeply involved in clinical innovation, research dissemination, and community capacity building.
Satyaa Universe – Holistic Learning & Development
Satyaa Universe is a dynamic online educational initiative that brings together academics, psychologists, mental health practitioners, and corporate trainers under one roof to offer transformative learning experiences. It offers curated diploma and certification programs in counseling, psychology, leadership, HR, and holistic well-being. The platform fosters a community of learners and changemakers who are committed to personal and social transformation.
2nd Trienial ICMH&W October 2027
Conference Overview
While mental health challenges continue to rise globally, especially in the wake of the pandemic, our responses must move beyond symptom treatment toward a systems-level approach that integrates clinical psychology, community participation, neuroscience, and cultural relevance.
The theme emphasizes a paradigm shift—from isolated clinical responses to holistic well-being strategies, from stigma to sensitivity, and from reactive solutions to preventive care. It urges mental health professionals, educators, policy makers, and communities to unite and co-create inclusive mental health ecosystems that nurture dignity, resilience, and hope.
This two-day national conference will bring together experts, scholars, practitioners, policy makers, community workers, and students from diverse disciplines to deliberate on pressing mental health concerns and share innovative practices, theoretical frameworks, and research findings.
The conference will feature:
* Keynote Addresses by eminent mental health professionals and thought leaders
* Plenary Panels exploring current issues and emerging themes in mental health
* Technical Paper Presentations under multiple sub-themes
* Workshops & Skill Labs offering hands-on learning opportunities
* Poster Presentations for student researchers and field practitioners
* Panel Discussions & Roundtables on policies, education, and social inclusion
* Cultural & Experiential Activities promoting mental wellness and creativity
Objectives of the Conference:
* To create awareness about the multidimensional aspects of mental health and emotional well-being
* To encourage interdisciplinary dialogue among professionals, educators, researchers, and students
* To present innovative therapeutic, pedagogical, and technological solutions to contemporary mental health challenges.
* To highlight community-based approaches and indigenous models for well-being.
* To foster collaboration among institutions and individuals for future joint projects and research.
* To enable youth participation in creating mentally healthy ecosystems.
* To promote policy-level discussions for integrating mental health in public systems, workplaces, and education.
Call for idea
Rethinking the Conference Experience
We're not just seeking papers—we're seeking ideas.
Ideas that open up meaningful conversations. Ideas that mobilize community action. Ideas that transform how we approach mental health and quality of life.
We are inviting creative thinkers, practitioners, researchers, students, community leaders, and educators to contribute to a dynamic, diverse, and immersive conference agenda. Whether you have a bold concept for a workshop, a topical issue for a panel, or an interactive training lab, we want to hear from you.
What Are We Looking For?
We're looking for session ideas that:
• Connect directly with the conference theme and sub-themes
• Are participatory, interactive, and solution-oriented
• Promote capacity building, skill sharing, or dialogue across disciplines
• Are inclusive of diverse voices and lived experiences
• Offer practical tools, frameworks, or stories for systemic and community change
Ideas may be submitted in the form of:
• Panel Discussions
• Workshops / Skill Labs
• Training Modules
• Peer Circles
• Creative Dialogue Spaces
• Community Practice Forums
How Will It Work?
All submissions will be reviewed by the Conference Advisory Board. Selected ideas will:
• Be refined and co-developed in collaboration with our facilitation and programming team
• Have access to logistical, content, and moderation support
• Be featured as a central part of the interactive tracks of the conference
• Receive a certificate of contribution and recognition during the event
Note: Moderation or facilitation may be assigned to additional experts, but we expect idea proponents to be actively involved in shaping, presenting, or facilitating the session.
Submission Guidelines
For Panel Discussions
Ideal Format: 60–75 minutes | 3–4 speakers + moderator
Purpose: Explore a key topic or issue through diverse expert voices and perspectives
Submission Should Include:
• Title of the proposed panel
• Summary (300–400 words) explaining:
o Key issue or question to be addressed
o Relevance to the theme
o Proposed panel structure and format (Q&A, audience interaction, etc.)
• Suggested panelists and moderator (with brief bios)
• Intended audience and outcomes
For Workshops / Training Sessions / Skill Labs
Ideal Format: 90–120 minutes | Up to 2 facilitators
Purpose: Facilitate hands-on learning or skill-building in a specific mental health practice or approach
Submission Should Include:
• Title of the workshop/training
• Description (300–500 words) covering:
o Learning objectives
o Format and methodology (experiential activities, breakout groups, tools, etc.)
o Relevance to theme or sub-theme
• Target audience (e.g., counselors, educators, youth, professionals)
• Requirements (materials, tech, space needs)
• Facilitator(s) profile(s) with experience in similar sessions
Important Dates:
• Last Date to Submit Your Idea: 15 July 2027
• Notification of Shortlisted Ideas: 30 July 2027
• Finalization & Collaborative Session Design: By 15 September 2027
Submit Your Idea At: satyaaicmhw2025@gmail.com
Conference Registration Fee
Academicians: ₹3000/-
Researchers: ₹1500/-
Students (with valid ID): ₹500/-
Professionals: ₹5000/-
Early Bird Discount (till 30 Sep 2027): 10% Off
Group Discounts Available (contact organizers)
Sub-Themes for Technical Sessions
Mental Health in the Post-Pandemic World
* Lessons learned, resilience strategies, teletherapy, long-term impact - Lived Experiences & Mental Health Recovery Models
* Peer support, recovery narratives, stigma reduction, rehabilitation models- Stress, Burnout & Resilience in Workspaces
* Organizational well-being, workplace mental health policies, leadership support- Therapeutic Models & Psychotherapeutic Innovations
* Integrative approaches, trauma-informed therapy, art/expressive therapies- Community Mental Health: Challenges & Opportunities
* Rural mental health, mobile mental health units, community counseling models- Neuroscience, Mindfulness & Brain-Behavior Linkages
* Neuroplasticity, meditation, cognitive retraining, biofeedback- Mental Health Policy, Ethics & Legal Frameworks
* Disability Act, Mental Healthcare Act, institutional care, rights-based approach- Media, Technology & Mental Health
* Mental health representation, AI in therapy, gamification for mental wellness- Counseling Techniques & Psychoeducation
* School counseling, career guidance, self-help frameworks, public education models- Mental Health of Marginalized and Vulnerable Groups
* LGBTQIA+, elderly, migrants, persons with disabilities- Women’s Mental Health & Gender Perspectives
* Hormonal health, maternal mental health, gender-based trauma- Youth Mental Health & Digital Well-being
* Screen-time, social media effects, cyberbullying, self-harm, preventive interventions- Mental Health in Educational Institutions
* School counseling, teacher training, adolescent psychology, safe spaces- Suicide Prevention & Crisis Intervention
* Helpline models, gatekeeper training, early identification and response
Integrating Traditional Healing with Modern Psychiatry
* Ayurveda, yoga, mindfulness, cultural models of healing
* Manasa, Vacha, Karmana: Harmonizing Thought, Speech, and Action for Mental Well-being
* Healing Through Dhyan, Yog, and Pranayama: Psycho-Spiritual Approaches to Mental Health
* Rasa and Sattva: Ancient Aesthetics and the Emotional Body
* Rooted in Natya Shastra and Ayurveda, this theme explores how the navarasas (nine emotions) influence mental states, and how cultivating Sattva (clarity, calmness) through arts, aesthetics, and food contributes to quality life.
* Potential sessions: Role of music, dance, and storytelling in emotional healing; sattvic lifestyles for mental clarity; the psychology of rasa in emotional well-being.
Submission Guidelines:
Abstract Submission: Structured abstracts should be between 300-500 words and must clearly state the title, sub-theme, objectives, methodology, key outcomes, novelty, and future scope.
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 15 July 2027
Notification of Acceptance: 30 July 2027
Full Paper Submission: 15 September 2027
Conference Date: 16–17 October 2027
Submission Email: satyaaicmhw2025@gmail.com
All submissions will undergo a peer-review process. Accepted papers will be considered for publication in the conference proceedings (with ISBN).
Who Can Participate:
* Mental health professionals (psychologists, counselors, psychiatrists)
* Educators, trainers, and academicians
* Researchers and scholars
* HR and corporate well-being professionals
* NGOs and community-based organizations
* Policy makers and development sector professionals
* Students, interns, and peer supporters
* Lived experience experts and advocates
Contact Information:
Conference Secretariat
Satya Foundation Charitable Trust
Email: satyaaicmhw2025@gmail.com
Phone: +91-9799939537
Website: www.satyauniverse.in