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KSPH Hosts International Conference on Mental Health in the 21st Century - RITAMH, 2024
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KSPH Hosts International Conference on Mental Health in the 21st Century - RITAMH, 2024
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KSPH Hosts International Conference on Mental Health in the 21st Century - RITAMH, 2024
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KSPH Hosts International Conference on Mental Health in the 21st Century - RITAMH, 2024
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KSPH Hosts International Conference on Mental Health in the 21st Century - RITAMH, 2024
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KSPH Hosts International Conference on Mental Health in the 21st Century - RITAMH, 2024
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KSPH Hosts International Conference on Mental Health in the 21st Century - RITAMH, 2024
KSPH Hosts International Conference on Mental Health in the 21st Century – RITAMH, 2024
The KIIT School of Public Health (KSPH) organized an International Conference on Mental Health, titled “Research, Innovation & Technological Advancements in Mental Health” RITAMH, 2024 during December 6-8, 2024. This event was organized through a consortium of institutions that includes DPSSDM-NIMHANS, Bangalore; RMRC-ICMR, Bhubaneswar and NAMAH Foundation, Bhubaneswar.
The inaugural session was attended by distinguished dignitaries, speakers and guests, including Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS & KIMS; Prof. Saranjit Singh, Vice-Chancellor of KIIT-DU; Prof. Sonia Suchday, Professor of Psychology, Pace University, USA; Dr. Anna Salomi Kerkketa, Scientist-G at RMRC-ICMR, Bhubaneswar; and Dr. Ramya Pinnamaneni (Director, KSPH). Shri R. Prasana, IAS, Principal Secretary of Higher Education, Government of Chhattisgarh joined as Chief Guest through online mode. The conference was chaired by Prof. Bhuputra Panda, Professor at KIIT University and also Patron and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of RITAMH-2024.
Participants and keynote speakers from across the globe participated in this international conference. Speakers from Poland, Serbia, the USA, Bangladesh, Nepal contributed through paper presentations and keynote addresses. Other participants from across India, comprising of academicians, researchers, students, and mental health professionals enriched the exchange of knowledge during the conference.
Prof. Achyuta Samanta was felicitated with the “Philanthropic Icon of the Century” Award by the consortium of institutions for his exceptional contributions to education, social empowerment and philanthropy.
The Valedictory and Certification Session was attended by Dr. Sanghamitra Pati, ADG, ICMR, Prof. Moss from South Africa and other dignitaries. RITAMH, 2024 provided a unique platform to debate, discuss and share pioneering research and innovation work, mental health practices and technological advancements in the field of mental health. The conference featured several insightful sessions both in online and offline tracks and encouraged diverse perspectives, fostering global collaborations to ensure sustainable progress in the discipline of mental health.