Welcome to IACAM
The Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (IACAM) is a National association of mental health and allied health care professionals immersed and working in the field of child and adolescent mental health.
Multidisciplinary Professional Commitment
This multidisciplinary association comprising of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, special educators, paediatricians, and so forth, is committed to the advancement of knowledge, clinical skills, research and training in the field of child and adolescent mental health.
Care & Prevention
Promoting study, treatment and emotional care for infants, children & adolescents.
Global Collaboration
Promoting national and international collaboration among professionals.
IACAM Objectives
- 1 To promote the study, treatment, care and prevention of mental and emotional disorders and deficiencies in infants, children, adolescents and their families.
- 2 To promote national and international collaboration among professionals working in the fields related to child and adolescent mental health.
- 3 To focus on the practice and research in child and adolescent mental health, and to make the knowledge available to the professionals and public through various scientific activities.
- 4 To promote positive mental health in children and adolescents with concern for laying the foundation for better adulthood and future society.
- 5 To take up charitable work and all such matters that are incidental and conducive to the attainment of above objectives.
Membership
Become a part of India's premier association for child and adolescent mental health professionals. Connect with peers, access research journals, and participate in national CMEs.
Executive Council
Office Bearers guiding the association.
Dr. Vivek Agarwal
Dr. Henal Shah
Dr. Rachna Bhargava
Dr. Nidhi Chauhan
Dr. Nitin Gupta
Awards
Explore research grants, Helmut Remschmidt Research Seminars, and award paper submission guidelines.
Archives
Access past conference brochures, past newsletters, mid-term CME reports, and historical association milestones.
Journal (JIACAM)
Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. The SAGE platform for JIACAM is fully functional for manuscript submissions and peer reviews.
Quick Guides for Parents
Understanding neurodevelopmental and behavioral conditions.
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ASD affects how a child communicates, behaves, and interacts with others. Symptoms vary from mild to severe, making each child unique.
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Children with ADHD find it hard to focus, sit still, or control impulsive behaviour. Learn about inattention and hyperactivity.
Understanding Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)
Persistent difficulties in reading, writing, or mathematics despite average or above-average intelligence.
Gallery
Photographs and snapshots from IACAM conferences, mid-term CMEs, workshops, and scientific events.
Get in Touch
Reach out to the IACAM Secretariat for inquiries regarding membership, events, or research papers.
Address
Dr. Rachna Bhargava, Additional Professor (Clinical Psychology), Department of Psychiatry & National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
rachnabhargava@gmail.com
Mobile
+91 9999898053