ARPP (India) Conference 2021
Welcome Messages
Dear Colleagues & friends,
On behalf of the Association of Rehabilitation Psychologists and Professionals (India), I would like to invite you to attend the 1st National Conference of ARPP (INDIA) to be held on 21-22 January 2021.
Since its inception in February 2020, this symposium has served as the premier forum for the exchange of ideas and information related to Rehabilitation Psychology and Mental Health Issues. This conference is an
opportunity to bring to fore mental health issues across various stages of life, namely, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. This is a forum to speak, listen and discuss the subject through cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical studies; case reports and stories of hope, with this holistic approach attempts, will also be made to provide feedback to clinicians/psychologists, academicians, policymakers and programmers to strengthen the area of rehabilitation psychology and improve the quality of life of those suffering with mental illnesses and their families. This year the main theme is: “MENTAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION: BRIDGING THE GAP ACROSS LIFE SPAN" and Sub themes are Infancy and Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Ageing, Trauma, Addiction, Abuse, Psychosocial & Gender Issues. Expand your horizon by attending sessions from ARPP (India). The format of the symposium will consist of informative discovery, translational, and clinical sessions and workshops, as well as programs for students and early career investigators. Plenary sessions and workshops are being planned to focus on topics of current research and practice issues. Please join us in this Virtual National Conference for what promises to be an excellent meeting.
Dr. Atla Srinivas Reddy
President ARPP (India)
Dear Delegates,
On behalf of the Association of Rehabilitation Psychologists and Professionals (India), I would like to invite you to attend the 1st National Conference of ARPP (INDIA) to be held in Virtual Conference on January 21-22, 2021.
The world is a rapidly changing place. Among the fastest-changing aspects are those related to how people communicate and interact with each other. Despite the tremendous changes globally, man's ultimate search in a lifetime has always and ultimately been the search of happiness.
The primary goal of this conference is therefore marching towards happiness. This conference aims towards informative discovery, translational, clinical sessions and workshops, as well as programs for students and early career investigators. Public lecture and networking opportunities will round out the program by enhancing happiness so that it could be imbibed in the society and thus guiding the nation towards positive development.
Please join us in this Virtual National Conference an excellent forum to share with us your experiences.
Dr T. S. Rao
Vice President ARPP (India)
Dear Delegates and Members,
ARPP (India), as the National Association of licensed Rehabilitation Psychologists, is fast emerging as a force ready to shoulder responsibilities entrusted by its members. In the past one-year, National level webinars, awareness programs, World Mental Health Day celebration were some of the highlights of its many activities. Now, we intend to organize our Virtual National Conference in the month of January to identify and recognize the talent among our fraternity. Also, it will give us an opportunity to interact with national and international speakers of repute.
I would like to take this opportunity to invite Rehabilitation Psychologists and Doctoral students of Psychology involved in innovative research to use this coveted platform for productive interactions. I am also looking forward to learning new developments and disseminate knowledge in the field of Psychology in general and Rehabilitation Psychology in particular for all participants.
Let's together make this conference a grand success. With best wishes,
Dr Rajiv Nandy
General Secretary ARPP (India)