2nd National Conference of APSWP
Jointly Organized by
Ranchi Institute of Neuropsychiatry & Allied Sciences (RINPAS), Ranchi
and
Association of Psychiatric Social Work Professionals (APSWP)

Theme
Sculpting Indigenous Social Work Practices in Mental Health
5th and 6th September, 2025
Pre-conference events: 4th September, 2025
Important Dates
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Last date for Registration: 31st July, 2025
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Last date for Abstract Submission: 31st July, 2025
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Last date for Full Paper Submission: 10th August, 2025
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Last date for Poster abstracts submission: 15th August, 2025
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Pre-conference date: 4th September, 2025
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Conference dates: 5th and 6th September, 2025
Venue of the Conference:
RINPAS, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Contact: +91 9431176281, 7903413032, 9973714500, 9582108785, 9901652974, 7762822634
Email: apswpconference@gmail.com
Topics
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Barriers and facilitators for advancement of the Psychiatric Social Work profession
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Challenges and opportunities in caregiving for mental health in the new era
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Disaster and crisis - psychiatric social work response
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Emerging trends in addictive behaviours and psychosocial interventions
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Gender and mental health (mental health across the lifespan, Reproductive mental health, Perinatal mental, health, LGBTQIA+, interpersonal / domestic violence, etc)
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Harnessing digital technology, Al and social media for psychosocial wellbeing
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Inclusivity in psychiatric social work practice
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Indigenous and culturally-responsive interventions (including religion and spirituality) for mental health
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Interdisciplinary collaboration in mental health care
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Mental health family and marital well-being (including wellbeing of children, adolescence, parenting practices etc)
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Mental health and geopolitical environment (climate change, acculturation, social conflict)
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Mental health and well-being in the workplace Mental health of gatekeepers - preventive and promotive practice
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Novel approaches in psychosocial interventions
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Psychiatric social work practice in varied settings (medical, palliative care, community, Non-Profit, etc)
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Psychosocial interventions for older adults
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Recent advances in psychosocial rehabilitation for psychiatric and neurological conditions and disabilities
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Recent Trends in Psychiatric Social Work research
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Social policies, legislations, advocacy, social justice and human rights in mental health
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Students’ Mental health / Youth mental health in the changing world
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Understanding and addressing Suicidality - Psychosocial perspectives and approaches


