Conference Track

Integrative Psychotherapy and Traditional Practices: Bridging indigenous healing with modern psychological interventions.

Indigenous and Alternative Healing in Indian Mental Health: Indigenous and alternative systems—Siddha, Unani, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Reiki, Pranic Healing, folk healing traditions—supporting Indian mental health.

Integrative Psychological Therapies: Integrative psychological therapies—Indian Knowledge system, expressive arts and buddhist psychology—enhancing mental wellbeing.

Mental Health, Culture, and Stigma: Examining cultural narratives surrounding mental illness and healing.

Community-Based Healing Models: Leveraging traditional and communal support systems for mental wellness.

Roots and Rhythms: Lifespan Healing: Traditional wisdom in child development, rites of passage, and intergenerational healing across the lifespan.

Neurobiology of Traditional Healing Practices: Investigating the effects of meditation, chanting, and herbal medicine on the brain.

Psychosomatic Healing and Body-Mind Connections: Exploring traditional approaches to embodied cognition and somatic therapies.

Ayurveda, Yoga, and Psychological Wellbeing: Examining the psychological impact of holistic healing systems.

Decolonizing Therapy and Mental Health Systems: Addressing Western dominance in psychology and incorporating indigenous healing.

Globalization, Traditional Knowledge, and Intellectual Property: Ethical considerations in preserving and commercializing indigenous healing practices.

Power, Institutions, and Mental Health Narratives: How policy, law, and institutional structures shape access to traditional healing.

Ecopsychology and Nature-Based Healing: Exploring the mental health benefits of indigenous ecological wisdom.

Spirituality, Faith, and Psychological Resilience: The role of spiritual traditions in fostering mental health.

Expressive Arts, Storytelling, and Healing: Utilizing dance, music, and folklore as psychological interventions.

Preventive Mental Health Care: Proactive strategies and interventions designed to foster well-being and mitigate the onset or worsening of mental health conditions.

Mental Health Advocacy: Championing policies, practices, and public understanding to promote mental well-being, reduce stigma, and ensure equitable access to care.

Gender-Sensitive Mental Health Care: Mental health support that recognizes and responds to how gender uniquely shapes an individual's psychological, social, and biological well-being.

Quality of life with chronic/terminal illness: Enhancing holistic well-being and dignity for individuals navigating the physical, emotional, and social challenges of long-term or life-limiting health conditions.