DAY
1
5TH DECEMBER, 2025 (FRIDAY)
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK
| TIMINGS | TOPIC |
|---|---|
| 08.30 - 09.00 am | REGISTRATION |
| 09.00 - 10.15 am | Theme Symposium: Building bridges for the voices of our future 1. Safeguarding vulnerable children – Dr. Henal Shah 2. Kids' mental health in crises: What clinicians know? – Dr. Deepak Gupta 3. Caregiving for Generation X & Alpha – Dr. Jai R Ram Chairpersons: Dr. Shekhar Seshadri, Dr. Rachna Bhargava |
| 10.15 - 11.00 am | Invited Lecture: AI & Mental Health – Dr. Tapan Gandhi Chairpersons: Dr. Vinesh Gupta, Dr. Suresh Chakravarthy |
| 11.00 - 11.30 am | TEA and POSTER SESSION |
| 11:30 am - 12.30 pm | INAUGURATION CEREMONY |
| 12.30 - 01.30 pm | LUNCH and POSTER SESSION |
| 01.30 - 02.15 pm | Presidential Address: Dr. Shekhar Seshadri Chairpersons: Dr. Vivek Aggarwal, Dr. Devasish Konar |
| 02.15 - 02.45 pm | PPA Oration: Decoding Issues surrounding Specific Learning Disorders – Personal Reflection: Dr. Adarsh Kohli Chairpersons: Dr. Kishor Gujjar, Dr. Jayanta Das |
| 02.45 - 03.15 pm | Key Note Address: Dr. Joan Haliburn – Sydney, Australia Voices that heal: Dialogue, Attachment and Developmental Trauma Chairpersons: Dr. Savita Malhotra, Dr. H R Phookun |
| 03.15 - 03.45 pm | TEA and POSTER SESSION |
| 03.45 - 04.45 pm | Panel Discussion: Building Bridges to Care: A Service Mapping Approach Panelists: Dr. Shekhar Seshadri, Dr. Savita Malhotra, Dr. Ali, Dr. Rachna Bhargava Moderator: Ms. Jyothi Ramachandran, UNICEF Chairpersons: Dr. Henal Shah, Dr. Arun Kumar |
| 04.45 - 05.30 pm | Oral Papers Chairpersons: Dr. Rahul Chakravarty, Dr. Jayanta Kurmi |
| 05.00 - 07.00 pm | Executive Meeting (Board Room) |
| 05.30 - 06.30 pm | QUIZ (Hall 1) – Quiz Master Dr. Madhu Vamsi |
| 07.00 - 08.00 pm | Cultural Evening and Zubeen Garg Night at Dichang Resort |
| 08.00 pm onwards | Dinner at DICHANG RESORT |
DAY
2
6TH DECEMBER, 2025 (SATURDAY)
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK
| TIMINGS | HALL - I | HALL - II | HALL - III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.00 - 08.30 am | Oral Papers. Chairpersons: Dr. Anamika Sahu, Dr. Neha Sharma | Symposium: The Gen Z Relational Lexicon and the Crisis of Ambiguity — Dr. Gayathri Rajan, Dr. Tangella Ravikanth. Chairpersons: Dr. Sheila Ramaswamy, Dr. P L Sharma | Symposium: Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry: Clinical Pearls, Challenges, and Training Insights — Dr. Rahul Chakravarty, Dr. Swapnajeet Sahoo, Dr. O P Singh. Chairpersons: Dr. Niska Sinha, Dr. Alka Subramanyam |
| 08.30 - 09.00 am | Invited Lecture: Dr. Victoria Lounge (Singapore) — From Brain to Bond: Understanding the Neural Foundations of Parent-Infant Connection. Chairpersons: Dr. Ashok Abhyankar, Dr. Deepanjali Medhi | — | |
| 09.00 - 10.00 am | Awards Session (20 min each). The J.C. Marfatia Award | Chairpersons: Dr. Jai Ranjan Ram, Dr. Ashwani K Mishra. The Niloufer Award | Chairpersons: Dr. Adarsh Kohli, Dr. Nidhi Chauhan | ||
| 10.00 - 10.30 am | TEA and POSTER SESSION | ||
| 10.30 - 11.30 am | Invited Symposium: Children and the Policies: Gaps, Provisions, and the Pursuit of Justice — Dr. Shyamal Prasad Saikia, Dr. Sheila Ramaswamy, Dr. Alka Subramanyam. Chairpersons: Dr. Priti Arun, Dr. Nahid S Islam | Symposium: The Multidisciplinary Odyssey — Reframing Autism Care through Integrated "Under one roof" Neurodevelopmental Approaches. Chairpersons: Dr. Amrit Pattojoshi, Dr. Pooja Shakya | Symposium: Pediatric Mood Disorders: New Insights in Treatment and Prevention Dr. Pritam Chandak, Dr. Samiksha Sahu, Dr Priyanka Khot. Chairpersons: Dr. Vaibhav, Dr. Khyati Methalia |
| 11.30 am - 12.30 pm | Invited Symposium: Adult ADHD — A Hidden Yet Treatable Condition — Dr. Nitin Gupta, Dr. Chhitij Srivastava, Dr. Ruchita Shah, Dr. Nidhi Chauhan. Chairpersons: Dr. Shivanand Kattamani, Dr. Jayanta Dutta | Symposium: Screen Time Saga & Solutions — Dr. Fabian Almeida, Dr. Gulbahar Singh Sidhu, Dr. Deepali Gul, Dr. Vishal Chhabra. Chairpersons: Dr. Sumeet Rana, Dr. Jaya Shankar Kaushik | Symposium: The TikTok Brain: Atention, Identity & Emotional Dysregulation in the Age of Innite Scroll among Child & Adolescents Dr. Disha Mukherjee, Dr. Purvita Sarkar Ray, Dr. Partha Sarathi Kundu. Chairpersons: Dr. Varsha Vidyadharan, Dr. Priyaranjan Avinash |
| 12.30 - 01.00 pm | Invited Lecture 4: Handling Complexity of Numbers for Revealing Hidden Treasure — Dr. Ashwani K Mishra. Chairpersons: Dr. Dipesh Bhagabati, Dr. Om Sai Ramesh | Invited Lecture 5: LGBT & Mental Health — Dr. Heena Merchant. Chairpersons: Dr. Bichitra Nanda Patra, Dr. Sumi Baishya | Oral Papers. Chairpersons: Dr. Sa jidur Rehman, Dr. Pa lavi Abhilasha |
| 01.00 - 02.00 pm | LUNCH and POSTER | ||
| 02.00 - 02.30 pm | The Luke Clack Award Session | Chairpersons: Dr. Manju Mohanty, Dr. Kamala Deka | ||
| 02.30 - 03.30 pm | Plenary: Dr. Alexandria Harrison (Canada) — Better Beginnings: Supporting Resiliency in Low-Resource Communities. Chairpersons: Dr. Nitin Gupta, Dr. Joan Haliburn | ||
| 03.30 - 03.45 pm | TEA and POSTER | ||
| 03.45 - 04.45 pm | Invited Symposium: Digital Pathways and Neurodiverse Futures: Technology in ADHD Assessment and Support. Chairpersons: Dr. K K Mishra, Dr. Soumitra Ghosh | Symposium: Aggression in School Children. Chairpersons: Dr. Uttara Chari, Dr. Arabinda Brahma | Symposium: Instagram — A New Digital Playground and Its Impact on Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Chairpersons: Dr. Pritam Chandak, Dr. Yogendra Malik |
| 04.45 - 05.45 pm | Invited Symposium: Early Biomarkers and Digital Screening Tools for Autism Spectrum Disorder — Dr. Kamala Deka, Dr. Kavery Bora, Dr. Satya Kumar Dutta. Chairpersons: Dr. Mahadev Sen, Dr. Utpal Bora | Symposium: Role of Child and Adolescent Mental Health NGOs in India — Learnings from Pathways Foundation Kovai. Chairpersons: Dr. Gautam Saha, Dr. Hiral Kotadia | Oral Papers. Chairpersons: Dr. Gayatri Rajan, Dr. Himanshu Sareen |
| 05.45 - 06.00 pm | General Body Meeting (Hall 1) | Pechakucha Competition (Hall 2) | — |
| 08.00 pm onwards | Dinner at AARIAN WOODS BOUTIQUE RESORT | ||
DAY
3
7TH DECEMBER, 2025 (SUNDAY)
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK
| TIMINGS | HALL - I | HALL - II | HALL - III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.00 - 09.00 am | Invited Symposium: Bridging Minds and Brains — Assessment and Management of Neuropsychological & Psychiatric Complications in Pediatric Neurological and Neurosurgical Conditions — Dr. Manju Mohanty, Dr. Prajakta Patkar, Dr. Anamika Sahu. Chairpersons: Dr. Satya Raj, Dr. Biswadip | Workshop: Parenting Toolkit for Mental Health Professionals to Empower Parents of Children with ADHD — Dr. Vinyas Nisarga, Dr. Prerna Khar. Chairperson: Dr. Velprashanth Venkatesan | Workshop on AUTISM — Dr. Anirban Ray, Dr. Praveen Kumar. Chairperson: Dr. Rajeev Ranjan |
| 09.00 - 10.00 am | Invited Symposium: Developmental & Psychological Impact of Early Screen and Digital Media Exposure — Dr. Vivek Agarwal, Dr. Himanshu Sareen, Dr. Amit Arya, Dr. Pawan Kumar Gupta. Chairpersons: Dr. Akhilesh Sharma, Dr. Anweshak Das | Symposium: Solution Focused Wellness (So Well) Curriculum to Address Mental Health in Schools — Dr. TV Anil Kumar, Dr. P. S. Indu, Dr. Anand A. Chairpersons: Dr. Swapnajeet Sahoo, Dr. Jina Heigrujam | Symposium: Sleep Issues in ADHD — Biology, Clinical Implications & Remedies — Dr. Velprashanth Venkatesan, Dr. Himani Adarsh, Dr. Chaitanya Vardan. Chairpersons: Dr. Shivangi Mehta, Dr. Tangella Ravikanth |
| 10.00 - 10.30 am | Invited Lecture 6: Understanding Culpability — Mental Health & Criminal Responsibility in Children — Dr. Vinesh Gupta. Chairpersons: Dr. Rajesh Sagar, Dr. Anamika Phukan | ||
| 10.30 - 11.00 am | Invited Lecture 7: Policies & Developments in Child & Adolescent Mental Health in India — Dr. Rajesh Sagar. Chairpersons: Dr. Porpavai Kasiannan, Dr. Shyamal Prasad Saikia | ||
| 11.00 - 11.15 am | TEA and POSTER SESSION | ||
| 11.15 am - 12.15 pm | Invited Symposium: Policy & Systems Approach — Dr. Priti Arun, Dr. Himani Mittal, Dr. Satya Raj, Dr. Shivangi Mehta. Chairpersons: Dr. Anil Kumar TV, Dr. Sonali Jhanjee | Symposium: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) in Indian Adolescent — Dr. Vaibhav, Dr. Omar Afroz, Dr. Raja Babu Ramawat. Chairpersons: Dr. Amit Arya, Dr. Rezaul Hamid | Symposium: Folate Metabolism & Role of Leucovorin in Autism Spectrum Disorder — Dr. Himani Adarsh, Dr. Yumnam Sana Devi, Dr. Velprashanth Venkatesan. Chairpersons: Dr. D G Mukherjee, Dr. Saumyashree |
| 12.15 - 12.45 pm | Meeting the Expert — Dr. D Konar: Strategies for engaging globally | Meeting the Expert — Dr. Vivek Aggarwal: Demystifying Research to Publication Process | Symposium: Bridging Silence — Giving Voice to Children in Conflict & Trauma — Dr. Pallavi Abhilasha, Dr. Jina Heigrujam, Dr. Smit Parmar. Chairpersons: Dr. P S Indu, Dr. Prerna Khar |
| 12.45 - 01.45 pm | Invited Symposium: Addiction in Adolescents Dr. Om Sai Ramesh V, Dr. Sumit Rana, Dr. Sonali Jhanjee Chairpersons: Dr. Vinay Kumar, Dr. Shymanta Das | Symposium: Understanding and Addressing High-Risk Behaviours in the Indian Context Dr. Mahadev Singh Sen, Dr. Yogendra Malik, Dr. Akhilesh Sharma, Ms Srishti Sahu Chairpersons: Dr. Parthasarthy Kundu, Dr. Prajakta Patkar | Symposium: Impact of Screen use on the ADHD Brain and Digital Medicine Dr. D. G. Mukherjee, Dr. Siddhartha Nandi, Dr. Swagata Sinha Chairpersons: Dr. Bikram Dutta, Dr. Vinyas Nisarga |
| 01.45 - 02.00 pm | Valedictory | ||
| 02.00 - 02.30 pm | LUNCH | ||
ORAL PAPER PRESENTATIONS
| TOPIC | SPEAKER | HALL – DAY – TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Effectiveness of gender sensitization training for children in conflict with law: a quasi-experimental study | Dr. Kavita V Jangam et al | HALL : 1 DAY : 1 TIME : 04.45 - 05.30 pm |
| School-age children with autism spectrum disorder: professional insights into their needs and challenges | Ms. Ankita Dhiman, et al | |
| FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION: IMPACT OF A MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING INTERVENTION ON STAFF OF OBSERVATION HOMES FOR CHILDREN-IN-CONFLICT-WITH-LAW | Dr. Shipra Singh | |
| Externalising and internalising behaviours among high school students a community based cross sectional study | Dr. Kavya Prabha | HALL : 1 DAY : 2 TIME : 08.00 - 08.30 pm |
| Integrating child psychiatry into cleft care: a prospective cohort study from a tertiary clinic in India | Dr. Ajay aditya et al | |
| Utilizing short experiential teaching methods for school mental health awareness among adolescents – a quasi experimental pilot study | Dr. Velprashanth Venkatesan et al | |
| Body image and adolescents: understanding the social media impact | Dr. Anjumoni Rabha | HALL : 3 DAY : 2 TIME : 12.30 - 01.00 pm |
| Clinical profile and methods of deliberate self-harm in children and adolescents: a retrospective study | Dr. Niharika et al | |
| Integrated yoga nidra based comprehensive intervention as measured by autonomic nervous system functions in adolescents with substance use disorders and childhood trauma: a proof of concept, open label study | Dr. Andree et al | |
| Development and validation of an early intervention manual for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for use by non-specialist health professionals in community health centers in rural India: study protocol with an interdisciplinary approach | Dr. Sowmyashree Mayur Kaku et al | HALL : 3 DAY : 2 TIME : 04.45 - 05.45 pm |
| Assessment of prevalence and phenomenolog of gaming disorders among Indian school going students: a cross-sectional study | Dr. Varinder Pal | |
| Unresponsive spells in children and adolescents-transdiagnostic approach | Dr. Syed Karrar Hussain et al | |
| The lived experience of adolescents with dissociative symptoms: An interpretative phenomenological analysis | Dr. Nirmalya Mukherjee et al | |
| Relationship of screen time and family environment with the severity of childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | Dr. Shruti Gupta et al | |
| The 'missed cohort': a multi-factorial analysis of the diagnostic gap in high-functioning autism spectrum disorder in Kerala | Dr. Gayathri Rajan |
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
| TOPIC | SPEAKER |
|---|---|
| Bleeding through skin: When sweat turns Bloody | Dr. Farhan et al |
| Anxiety and Neuropsychological Correlates in Children Born via C-Section and Normal Delivery: A Comparative Study | Sanjukta Roy Choudhury |
| Clinical and medico-legal challenges in the management of gender incongruence in the adolescent population in the Indian setting: A case series | Dr. Pooja R Raikaret al |
| Understanding Adolescence: A qualitative exploration of the Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ | Ankita Hazarika et al |
| Unmasking Catatonia: A Diagnostic Enigma in an Adolescent with Borderline Intellectual Functioning | Dr. Damini Rane et al |
| Nizon-Isidor Syndrome: A Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder with Behavioral Response to Memantine – A case report | Dr. Aishwarya Nagarajan et al |
| The Crossroads of Psychiatry And Neurology: A Child And Adolescent Case Series | Dr. Nirali Muchhala et al |
| A CRY WITHOUT WORDS: A case of self harming behavior in IDD and the role of pharmacological and non pharmacological management | Dr. Himakshi gogoi et al |
| Multimodal management of ARFID in an Indian Adolescent with Somatic Symptom Presentation: A Case Report | Dr. Velprashanth Venkatesan et al |
| Managing Psychogenic Vomiting – A case series | Dr. Vivek Rai |
| A rare case of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) presenting with comorbid Dissociative Neurological Symptom Disorder | Dr. Upamanyu Chakrabarty et al |
| Understanding school refusal in the context of ADHD in girl children: case series and clinical reflections | Dr. ASHA ALLAPARTHI |
| Adolescents seeking treatment for substance use disorders: Five-year trends from a tertiary care hospital | Dr. Vinay Kumar et al |
| The sheep in wolf’s clothing: When Oppositional Defiance Disorder serves as a defence for underlying Separation Anxiety | Dr. Vijay Krishna et al |
| Title: Factors of suicidal behaviour among children attending tertiary mental health facility in North Eastern State of India- a qualitative study | Dr. Neha B Kulkarni et al |
| Temperamental characteristics of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders – A study from a tertiary care center | Dr. Armtarvarshini Radhakrishna et al |
| When Attention Falters, the Brain speaks in spikes | Dr. Dipanjana Hazra |
| Looking beyond the mask of anxiety in children: A case report on Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) | Dr. Shruti Sinha |
| Evaluating Online Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Dr. Stuti George |
| Profile of Speech – Language Disorders in Children With ASD: A Retrospective Analysis of 475 Cases | Dhruba Jyoti Das |
| Clinical Heterogeneity and Therapeutic Outcomes in Gratification Disorder: Case Series of Four Children | Subhamoni Kaman |
| Sensory Processing Pattern among 500 Children with ASD | Gourav Goswami |
| When Tics Hide Behind Hyperactivity: A Diagnostic Dilemma | Dr Dhrubajyoti Talukdar |
| Dyke-Davidoff-Masson Syndrome: A Rare Case of Cerebral Hemiatrophy Presenting with Prominent Behavioural Disturbances | Dr. Ilonika Raj |
| An interesting case of trichobezoar | Dr KK Mishra et al |
| “Unmasking the Seizure Mimic: A Case of Gratification Syndrome in Early Childhood” | Authors: Dr. Anupam Tamuli et al |
| Clinical Heterogeneity in High-Functioning Autism: A Case Series | Ms. Diksha Sharma |
| Gardner-Diamond Syndrome: When Stress and Hormones Bruise the Skin | DR Pritam Chandak |
| Impact of Multimodal Physiotherapy Intervention on Motor Outcomes in Children with Neuromotor Impairment: A Retrospective Analysis of 126 Cases | Dr Henna Anzum |
| Special Education Supports on Developmental Outcomes in 150 Children with Epilepsy and Intellectual disability (ID) | Jahanara Begum |
| PSYCHIATRIC COMORBIDITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN ADOLESCENTS WITH HIV | Dr Ragul Kalaimathi et al |
| From Classification to Intervention: Aligning WHO ICF Domains with PIR Module-5 for Comprehensive Rehabilitation in Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder | Supriyo Roy et al |
| EVALUATION OF FEASIBILITY AND ACCEPTABILITY OF A 3-DAYS MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING FOR STAFF OF OBSERVATION HOMES IN DELHI | Dr. Shipra Singh |
| Sensory-Adaptive Clothing for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Current Knowledge, Challenges, and Future Directions | Shaireen Ali et al |
| Experiences of the Family (Parents and Siblings) of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Research | Dr Yogender Malik |
| Dissociative Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Case Series from Assam Medical College | Dr pranjyoti hazarika |
| EFFECT OF BIBLIOTHERAPY FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY AMONG ADOLESCENTS | Dr.V.Manasa Ram |
| RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED PARENTAL STYLES AND SEVERITY OF MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER IN ADULT OUTPATIENTS | Dr Madhana Naidu et al |
| Post COVID sequalae among school going students | Dr Afroz O et al |
| Phones, Pressure, and Performance: Unravelling the Link Between Mobile Problem Use and Academic Stress in Teens | Dr. Markanday Sharma |
| VIOLENT E-GAMES AND THEIR IMPACT ON CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: EMERGING EVIDENCE, STAKEHOLDER ROLES, AND POLICY GAPS IN INDIA | Dr. Arundhati Bhagawati |