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CMHF National Conclave 2026
THE MENTAL HEALTH EPIDEMIC AMONG CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS IN INDIA: A HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE
Why this Conclave now?
A half- day national conclave bringing together psychiatrists, psychologists, researchers, academics, advocates, entrepreneurs, and grassroots organizations to examine the growing mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents in India.
Panel-1
Understanding the 21st Century Crisis - Mental Health in Children and Adolescents
Dr. Rajesh Sagar
Professor of Psychiatry
AIIMS
Ms. Sanskriti Singh
Clinical Psychologist
Numed Hospital
Mr. Santanu Chakraborty
CEO
Bal Raksha Bharat
Professor Manushree Gupta
Psychiatrist, Safdarjung Hospital
Professor of Psychiatry
President, Delhi Psychiatry Society
Dr. Deepak Gupta
Founder, Center for Child & Adolescents Wellbeing
Moderator
Panel-2
Translating Vision into Ground-Level Change: Community Mental Health Interventions
Dr. Kiran Modi
Founder
Udayan Care
Dr. Shilpa Gupta
Therapist & Founder
EmoAid Wellness Centre
Dr. Dahunlyne Shylla
Professor of Psychiatric
Social Work
OP Jindal University
Mr. Rahul Raja Sharma
Project Manager ( Multi State)
Bal Raksha Bharat
Moderator
Panel-3
Research and Emerging Advances in Community Mental Health for Children- The Way Forward
Dr. Simmi Mahajan
Chief Human Resource Officer
Sri Aurobindo Society
Dr. Vinita Bhargava
Child Rights Advocate
Founder Member
CARA
Ms. Sonal Kapoor
CEO
Protsahan India Foundation
Ms. Vaidehi Subramani
Former Chairperson
Child Welfare Society
Ms. Eti Goel
Senior Psychologist
EmoAid Wellness Centre
Moderator
Panel-4
Resilience and Recovery- A Cross-Sectoral Approach
Dr. Samina Bano
Head of Department of Psychology
Jamia Millia Islamia
Ms. Sandhyaa Mishra
Senior Director
Miracle Foundation
Dr. Srihari Dutta
Regional Health Specialist- Primary Health Care & Immunization Systems Strengthening, UNICEF MENA Regional Office (Jordon)
Ms. Anam Mittra
Consultant- Grants & Strategic Outreach
The Azadi Project
Moderator
COLLABORATORS
CMHF
CONCLAVE
REPORT 2026
The CMHF Conclave 2026 Report captures key insights from the conclave held on 28 February 2026 at the India International Centre, New Delhi, centered on “The Mental Health Epidemic Among Children & Adolescents in India: A Holistic Perspective.” Bringing together leading experts, practitioners, and stakeholders, the report highlights emerging challenges, cross-sectoral learnings, and actionable recommendations to strengthen child and adolescent mental health systems in India, with a strong focus on early intervention, community-based care, and collaborative action.