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IAPBS

Indian Association of Psychology & Behavioral Sciences

Advancing Psychology. Understanding Behaviour. Transforming Lives

IAPBS is a professional and academic association dedicated to promoting the study, research, education and responsible application of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences for individual, institutional and societal well-being.

Executive Summary

IAPBS is proposed as a professional and community-oriented platform associated with Prerna Healthcare & Training Centre, focused on psychology, behavioral sciences, mental-health awareness, professional education, interdisciplinary collaboration and community wellbeing. The initiative is intended to bring together appropriately qualified professionals, educators, researchers, counsellors, social workers, students and allied contributors for responsible knowledge exchange and community activities.

Vision

To develop a credible, ethical and collaborative Indian professional network that promotes psychological wellbeing, behavioral understanding, mental-health literacy, professional learning and socially responsible community engagement

Mission

  • Promote awareness and literacy regarding psychology, behavior and mental wellbeing.
  • Facilitate professional networking and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Support seminars, workshops, training programmes and knowledge-sharing activities.
  • Encourage responsible community outreach, family education and psychosocial awareness.
  • Promote evidence-informed practice and appropriate professional referral.

Create opportunities for research, documentation, publications and professional development

Core Objectives

  1. Professional development and continuing learning.
  2. Community mental-health and behavioral-science awareness.
  3. Interdisciplinary collaboration among psychiatry, psychology, counselling, social work, education and allied fields.
  4. Student and early-career professional mentorship.
  5. Research, surveys, educational material and publications.
  6. Community outreach and awareness programmes.
  7. Development of ethical and responsible professional participation.

Professional Activities

  • Professional seminars and panel discussions.
  • Workshops and continuing-learning sessions.
  • Community psychology and behavioral-science awareness programmes.
  • School/college mental-health literacy programmes.
  • Family and caregiver education.
  • Recovery, de-addiction and psychosocial awareness programmes within appropriate professional boundaries.
  • Research, surveys and educational publications.
  • Interdisciplinary knowledge-sharing and case-discussion sessions subject to confidentiality and consent.

Key Objectives of IAPBS

  1. To promote the advancement of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences in India.
  2. To encourage scientific research and evidence-based practice.
  3. To facilitate interaction between professionals, academicians, researchers and students.
  4. To organise conferences, seminars, workshops, lectures and continuing professional development programmes.
  5. To encourage interdisciplinary research involving Psychology, Behavioural Science, Neuroscience, Education, Healthcare and Social Sciences.
  6. To promote professional ethics, competence and responsible practice.
  7. To support emerging researchers and students.
  8. To disseminate psychological and behavioural knowledge among professionals and the general public.
  9. To encourage research addressing addiction, mental health, education, family, workplace behaviour, community development and other contemporary issues.
  10. To collaborate with academic, professional, governmental and non-governmental institutions where appropriate.

AREAS OF PSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

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