About Psychology 2026 

3rd Global Conference on Psychology and Mental Health (GCPMH 2026) – Expand Knowledge and Advance Mental Health Practice Worldwide

The 3rd Global Conference on Psychology and Mental Health (GCPMH 2026), taking place from October 14–16, 2026, in Rome, Italy, offers an exceptional opportunity to strengthen your professional knowledge, exchange ideas, and contribute to the future of psychology and mental healthcare. This international event creates a platform where researchers, psychologists, mental health professionals, academicians, educators, and students can come together to share valuable insights and discuss real-world challenges in mental health.

By participating in GCPMH 2026, you will have the opportunity to present your research and professional experiences while receiving meaningful feedback from global experts in psychology and related disciplines. This exchange of ideas can help refine your work, inspire new perspectives, and support future research and clinical practices.

Throughout the conference, participants will engage in keynote sessions, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and research presentations focused on current developments and emerging trends in psychology and mental healthcare. Topics will include clinical psychology, psychotherapy, counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), neuropsychology, trauma management, emotional resilience, and child and adolescent mental health.

Beyond academic learning, the conference provides a valuable environment for building professional connections with psychologists, researchers, healthcare practitioners, and educators from around the world. These interactions can lead to future collaborations, research partnerships, and professional opportunities.

Overall, GCPMH 2026 is designed to provide practical knowledge, innovative ideas, and global networking opportunities that participants can apply to their research, education, and professional practice, while contributing to the advancement of mental health care worldwide.

Committee Members

Wolfgang Laube
Wolfgang Laube

Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Austria

Shalom H. Schwartz
Shalom H. Schwartz

Professor Psychology, The Hebrew University, Isreal

Uqbah Iqbal
Uqbah Iqbal

Reasearcher Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Sam Vaknin
Sam Vaknin

Professor of Psychology CIAPS, Cambridge, UK

Speakers

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Dr. Eduard Krainikov,

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Professor
Akbar Husain

Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, India

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Vice-President
Lisa Parkinson

United Kingdom

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Junior Research Group Leader
Dr. med. Miriam Gerstenberg

Universität Zürich, Switzerland

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Professor
Jolanda Jetten

University of Queensland, School of Psychology, Australia

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Founder and Director, Phytoelixir Pvt.Ltd. India
Anita Handore

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Plenary Speaker
Duygu ÖZER

Bartin University, Turkey

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Plenary Speaker
Hacer Yalniz Dilcen

Bartin University, Turkey

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Plenary Speaker
John Sabatini

The University of Memphis Institute for Intelligent Systems and Psychology Department, USA

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Keynote Speaker
Habil. Bernd Blobel

University of Regensburg, Germany

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Plenary Speaker
Kathleen Hipke

Co-Director, Center for Innovations in Parent-Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health , University of Wisconsin Madison , USA

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Keynote Speaker
Caz Nahman

Newbridge House Eating Disorder Unit, United Kingdom

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Keynote Speaker
Ven Sumedh Thero

Sumedh Bhumi Buddha Vihar, India

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Keynote Speaker
Ivan Maksimovich

Clinic of Cardiovascular Diseases named after Most Holy John Tobolsky, Russia

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Keynote Speaker
Maria I. Dalamagka

Department of Anaesthesia, Larisa General Hospital, Greece

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Conference Schedule

09:00 – 09:30 | Registration & Opening Ceremony

Welcome address, introduction to conference theme, keynote overview

09:30 – 10:30 | Keynote Session 1

Topic: Future of Global Mental Health Care and Integrated Psychological Approaches

10:45 – 12:30 | Session 1–3

Session 1: Mental Health – Global Challenges & Innovations Session 2: Women’s Mental Health – Gender-Sensitive Care Models Session 3: Psychology and Psychiatry – Bridging Clinical Practice & Research

12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break

Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:30 | Session 4–6

Session 4: Autism – Early Diagnosis & Intervention Strategies Session 5: Stress, Anxiety and Depression – Modern Treatment Approaches Session 6: Psychotherapy and Counseling Psychology – Evidence-Based Practices

15:30 – 16:00 | Tea Break

Tea Break

16:00 – 17:30 | Panel Discussion

Topic: Advancing Mental Health Systems in the 21st Century

17.30 pm

Conclusion of Day 1

09:30 – 10:30 | Keynote Session 2

Topic: Neuroscience and Behavioral Health: New Frontiers

10:45 – 12:30 | Session 7–9

Session 7: Behavioral Health and Bullying – Prevention & Intervention Session 8: Suicide and Self Harm – Risk Assessment & Crisis Management Session 9: Bipolar Disorder – Clinical Management & Research Advances

12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break

Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:30 | Session 10–12

Session 10: Schizophrenia – Neurobiological & Therapeutic Insights Session 11: Neurology and Neurological Disorders – Brain-Behavior Connection Session 12: Addiction – Neurochemistry & Rehabilitation Strategies

15:30 – 16:00 | Tea Break

Tea Break

16:00 – 17:30 | Workshop Session

Topic: Mental Health Assessment Tools & Clinical Case Studies

17:30 pm

Closing Ceremony Day 2

09:30 – 10:30 | Keynote Session 3

Topic: Innovations in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Care

10:45 – 12:30 | Session 13–15

Session 13: Obesity and Eating Disorders – Psychological Dimensions Session 14: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Early Intervention Models Session 15: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Therapy and Treatment Advances

12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break

Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:30 | Session 16–19

Session 16: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Trauma-Informed Care Session 17: Personality Disorders – Diagnosis & Long-Term Management Session 18: Child Abuse – Psychological Impact & Protection Strategies Session 19: Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Research – Compliance & Responsibility

15:30 – 16:00 | Tea Break

Tea Break

16:00 – 17:00 | Closing Ceremony

Best Paper Awards |Certificate Distribution | Vote of Thanks

Congress Registration Fees

Register early and get discount

Speaker

Oral Presentation or Workshop

$799.00/Person
  • Access to all conference sessions, 30% discount on publishing article
  • Personalized Schedule
  • Access to Exhibition Floor
  • Featured Speakers
  • Opening and Closing Parties

Delegate

Congress Attendee and Listener

$899.00/Person
  • Access to all conference sessions, exhibitions and poster presentation. Snacks, tea/coffee and lunch
  • Personalized Schedule
  • Access to Exhibition Floor
  • Featured Speakers
  • Opening and Closing Parties

Student

Graduation or Post Graduation

$349.00/Person
  • Access to all conference sessions, exhibitions and poster presentation. Snacks, tea/coffee and lunch
  • Personalized Schedule
  • Access to Exhibition Floor
  • Featured Speakers
  • Opening and Closing Parties

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