Women & Mental Health Summit & Awards 2024 (WMHSA 2024)

08 March 2024

WMHSA 2024, is going to be our flagship event to be held on the occasion of International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 at India International Centre, New Delhi. WMHSA 2024 is a super-ecosystem event and transdisciplinary in scope. The summit is designed to break down silos within mental health spectrum, expand knowledge and forge collaborations, with the overarching collective goal to improve the mental health ecosystem in India.

WMHSA 2024, is going to be our flagship event to be held on the occasion of International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 at India International Centre, New Delhi. WMHSA 2024 is a super-ecosystem event and transdisciplinary in scope. The summit is designed to break down silos within mental health spectrum, expand knowledge and forge collaborations, with the overarching collective goal to improve the mental health ecosystem in India. It will be a place where hundreds of the finest minds from senior practitioners and innovative professionals, to the brightest educators, dedicated social workers and survivors gather to experience India’s most prestigious stage for honouring excellence, building and reinforcing networks within the "invisiblised" mental health space.

Why WMSA 2024

In India, roughly 7.5 % of women suffer from severe mental health conditions and nearly half of adult females are affected from a less serious mental health issue once in a lifetime.
One in five women compared with one in eight men have a mental disorder.
Over a quarter (26%) of young women aged between 16–24 have a common mental health problem in any given week.

Target Audience and Beneficiaries

Anyone who has a visible or invisible stake in mental health (basically everyone)
Practitioners (Psychiatrists, Psychologists, counsellors)
Organisations (Hospitals, clinics, institutions, foundations, NGOs)
Media houses, Independent journalists, online portals
Teachers & Students of psychology
Mental Health startups and apps and their founders and core members
Women organisations, NGOs, Women centric portals, women-centric product makers

Modules

Keynote addresses (2)
Industry Presentation (2-3)
Fireside chats/Rountables (2)
Panels (3-4)
Awards

Expected Outcomes and Impact

A collective discourse from the mental health community driving a policy & mindset reforms
Networking and collaboration opportunity for all
Media coverage for individual as well as collective achievements
Awards & Recognition for veterans, freshers and aspirants
Scope for more such bigger and smaller events in the future
Signing of petitions and forming of consortiums for specific causes

WHY ATTEND WMHSA

PANEL DISCUSSION
FIRESIDE CHAT
STORIES OF SERVICE PROVIDERS
Keynote addresses by Industry stalwarts from across the country
Features Founders from Mental Health Startups & Apps
Listen to Media & Legal Authorities on matters related to women & mental health
Awards to recognise upcoming talent in the spectrum

EVENT AT A GLANCE

Showcasing various narratives from diverse perspectives

40+ SPEAKERS

8+ SESSIONS

300+ ATTENDEES

AWARDS

MEDIA PARTICIPATION

NETWORKING

AWARD CATEGORIES

Commemorative Awards

Lifetime Achievement Awards
Organisational Awards (for organisations)
Influential Role Models in Mental Health

Jury Awards

30 Under 30 Awards
Individual Jury Awards
Organisation Jury Awards
Women Only Jury Awards

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OUR INSPIRING VOICES

JURY MEMBERS

PANELISTS

PROPOSED AGENDA

09:30 AM	Registration & networking, Mental Warm ups and Informal introductions
10:00 AM	Main Event begins
10:05 AM	Welcome and Context Setting address- Ms. Pooja Priyamvada, Co-founder, Bharat Dialogues
10:15 AM	Lighting of Lamp by dignitaries for official inauguration of event
10:25 AM	Inaugural Speech - Shattering Taboos: Women’s Mental Health in India: A Battle for Light- Dr. Ranjana Kumari, Director CSR
10:40 AM	Speech by Special Guest- Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director NIMHANS
10:50 AM	1^st Keynote Address- Dr. Samir Parikh, Chairperson, Fortis National Mental Health Program Mental Health a universal Human Right- Are women’s rights human rights?
11:00 AM	Panel 1- Breaking Barriers: Addressing Women’s Mental Health in India Moderator- Pooja Priyamvada- Co-founder Bharat Dialogues Ms. Tanuja Chandra - Renowned Filmmaker Dr. Kamna Chhibber- Clinical Psychologist and Head - Mental Health, Fortis Healthcare Dr. Sujata Satpathy- Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS Delhi Dr.Pankaj Kumar- Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, President - Delhi Psychiatric Society Ms. Ambika Pandit- Senior Journalist, Times of India Ms. Dipika Thakur- Transgneder Activist
11:35 AM	Tea & Networking Break
11:50 AM	Address by Jury Chair Dr. Neena Bohra
11:55 AM	Lifetime Achievement Award & Felicitation of Jury
12:10 PM	2nd Keynote Address- Dr. Jitender Nagpal, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Moolchand Medicity The Elephant in the Room: Key challenges of the mental health ecosystem in India, how are challenges also gendered?
12:20 PM	Panel 2 — Navigating the Rough Terrain: Challenges of Mental Health Practitioners and Organisations Moderator - Dr. Nimesh Desai- Former IHBAS Director Ms. Sonal Kapoor- Founder Protsahan India Dr.Vibha Sharma- Professor Department of Clinical Psychology, IHBAS, Delhi Ms.Shrinkhla Sahai- Psychotherapist, Course Director, Swayam Foundation Ms.Shweta Goswami, Founder, Nirmal Initiative Trust Ms.Subuhi Safvi, Trauma Recovery Coach, representing SAYFTY Mr. Gaurav Bansal, Supreme Court Lawyer
12:55 PM	3^rd Keynote Address by Mr. Upendra Rai Chairman & MD, Editor-in-Chief, Bharat Express News Network Role of media in setting the tone of public discourse about women rights & mental health
01:10 PM	Commemorative Awards- Organisations Followed by Chief Guest for Award Ceremony, Mr. Vikas Garg’s Special Address (Chairman & MD — Vikas Lifecare Ltd)
01:40 PM	Lunch & Networking
02:15 PM	4^th Keynote Address - Ms. Aparna Piramal Raje- Writer, Survivor, Mental health Advocate The Power of Storytelling in Healing & Recovery- Importance of sharing lived Experiences as awareness and education
02:25 PM	Panel 03 — Transforming Mental Health: AI and Startups Shaping the Future Moderator- Mr. Vivek Satya Mitram, Co-founder Bharat Dialogues Mr. Shashank Awasthi- Investor & Co-founder, Ally Ventures Mr. Sujeet Kumar- CEO Online & Retail Winni Gifts Ms. Kanika Agarwal- Founder, Mindpeers Mr. Tabrez Alam- AI & Data Expert Mr. Shivam Dixit- Co-founder & CEO Counsel India Mr. Prasoon Srivastava- Chief Correspondent, PTI
03:00 PM	Panel Discussion 4 — The Next Frontier: Inclusive Workplaces, Education and Awareness Moderator- Mr. Balendu Sharma Dadich, Director, Local Languages & Accessibility, Microsoft India Ms. Alka Selot Asthana- Founder Sangati Foundation, Head of Regulatory Affairs Tata Communications Dr. Itisha Nagar- Psychologist & Former professor, DU Dr. Rakshita Sharma- HR Veteran & Senior Corporate Consultant Dr. A K Puri- Vice Chancellor IEC University, Board Member AIIMS Rishikesh Ms. Saumya Baijal- Advertising Professional & artist Dr. Shruti Srivastava- Professor, Deptt. of Psychiatry UCMS & GTB Hospital, Delhi
03:35 PM	Commemorative Awards Individuals
03:50 PM	Competitive Awards
04:00PM	Tea & Networking Break
04:20 PM	Lived experience sharing- Chaired by Ms. Meera Chaudhary, Jury Member/td>
04:50 PM	Closing ceremony/Vote of Thanks
05:00 PM	Event concludes

Disclaimer: This agenda is subject to change as per availability of key participants & other logistics. Agenda related queries can be addressed to support@bharatdialogues.com