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It is my profound honour to welcome you to the International Conference on Psychosocial Support and Mental Health Services in Disaster Management titled Beyond the Rubble: Building Resilience through Psychosocial Support, taking place here in the vibrant city of Bangalore, India, from October 10th to 12th, 2025. We are privileged to have gathered a diverse group of experts, practitioners, researchers, and advocates from around the world, all committed to enhancing psychosocial support in the wake of disasters. In recent years, we have witnessed the profound impact of disasters on mental health and community resilience. It is crucial that we address these challenges with a comprehensive and compassionate approach. Over the three days of conference, we will explore a range of topics, from best practices in psychosocial support to innovative strategies for community engagement. Our agenda is rich with keynote addresses from leading figures in the field, engaging panel discussions, and workshops designed to foster collaboration and share knowledge. I encourage each of you to participate actively, ask questions, and share your experiences. The insights we gain here will be invaluable as we strive to improve our collective response to crises. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our organizing committee, sponsors, and volunteers whose dedication and hard work have made this event possible. Your commitment to this cause is commendable and essential in ensuring the success of our conference. As we embark on this journey together, let us remember the importance of empathy and understanding in our work. The well-being of individuals and communities in the aftermath of disasters is not just a professional responsibility; it is a moral imperative. Let us inspire one another to create a lasting impact. Thank you for being here, and I wish you all a productive and enriching conference. Together, let’s pave the way for a future where psychosocial support is an integral part of disaster management. Welcome once again! In Solidarity,
Dr. Ajay Kumar Goyal, Organizing Secretary, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, DPSSDM, NIMHANS
This Conference is a unique platform that brings together experts from mental health, psychosocial support, health sciences, administrators, policy-makiers, professionals from rescue, and relief operations. Aims to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and bridges gaps between theory and practice, ensuring holistic disaster response strategies. This conference facilitates knowledge exchange, innovative approaches, and integrated solutions to enhance resilience and recovery efforts. Attendees gain insights from diverse perspectives, strengthening their ability to implement effective, evidence-based interventions. By uniting professionals from various sectors, this event paves the way for a more coordinated, impactful, and sustainable response to disasters worldwide.
Researchers in Disaster Management (DM) and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) have the power to drive meaningful change by developing innovative solutions for prevention, preparedness, response, relief, rescue, recovery, and rehabilitation. This event offers a unique platform to showcase your research to a diverse audience of professionals dedicated to disaster management. By sharing your findings, you open doors to collaboration, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world impact. Engage with experts, exchange ideas, and contribute to policies and practices that strengthen community resilience. Your research deserves a global stage—seize this opportunity to inspire, connect, and make a lasting difference
The field of disaster management often emphasizes material and objective losses, overlooking the critical psychosocial challenges faced by affected individuals. Research highlights the profound mental health impacts, stress-related illnesses, and socio-cultural disruptions caused by natural and human-made disasters. Issues such as trauma exposure, displacement, migration, domestic violence, and behavioral problems further complicate recovery. This conference seeks to balance the discourse by emphasizing the psychological and social dimensions of disaster management, fostering a more holistic approach to resilience and rehabilitation. By addressing these aspects, we aim to enhance disaster response strategies and support the well-being of affected communities.
