ABSTRACT GUIDELINES
Important
- Those who are submitting entries need not register.
- Selected candidates need to register and be physically present to complete. An expert panel would judge the best speakers.
- Entries can be submitted for/against the motion.
1. General Guidelines
- Registration is mandatory for all presenters.
- Abstracts must be original and should not have been published in any conference, journal, or any other platform.
- The research should be conducted within the past year to ensure its relevance and novelty.
- Abstracts should be relevant to psychiatry, art and mental health and creativity.
- Ethical compliance: All research involving human subjects should have appropriate ethical clearances.
2. Abstract Categories
- Psycho Education
- Therapy: Bibliotherapy, Dance & Movement Therapy
- Community Mental Health
- Women’s Mental Health Issues
- Child Psychiatry
- Medical and Psychiatry Education
- Miscellaneous.
3. Abstract Structure
- Title: Concise and representative of the study.
- Authors & Affiliations: Full names, designations, and institutional details.
- Introduction: Background, research objective, and significance.
- Methods: Study design, sample size, methodology, tools, and statistical analysis.
- Results: Key findings (numerical data, graphs, or tables may be referenced).
- Conclusion: Implications, limitations, and potential impact on psychiatry.
- Keywords: 3-5 relevant keywords.
4. Submission Guidelines
- Word Limit: 250 words.
- Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt, single-spaced.
- Deadline: Last date of abstract submission is 31st October 2025.
5. Review & Acceptance
- All abstracts will undergo double-blind peer review by the scientific committee.
- Selection will be based on originality, relevance, and scientific merit.
- Accepted abstracts may be invited for oral or poster presentations.
- The best research papers will receive certificates and awards.