Building a healthier future for every child.
IACAM is a national association of health professionals in India committed to advancing child and adolescent mental health through knowledge, clinical practice, research, training and collaboration.
Advancing child & adolescent mental health.
The Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (IACAM) is a national association of health professionals in India, who are interested in the area of the mental health problems of children and adolescents.
IACAM is a multidisciplinary association comprising psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, special educators, paediatricians and other professionals working in the field of child and adolescent mental health.
The Association is committed to the advancement of knowledge, clinical skills, research and training in the field of child and adolescent mental health.
IACAM Objectives
To promote positive mental health in children and adolescents while strengthening professional knowledge, research, collaboration and public awareness.
Care & Prevention
To promote the study, treatment, care and prevention of mental and emotional disorders and deficiencies of infants, children, adolescents and their families.
National & International Collaboration
To promote national and international collaboration among professionals working in fields related to child and adolescent mental health.
Practice & Research
To focus on practice and research and make knowledge available to professionals and the public through scientific activities.
Positive Mental Health
To promote positive mental health in children and adolescents with concern for laying the foundation for better adulthood and future society.
Charitable Work
To take up charitable work and matters incidental and conducive to the attainment of the above objectives.
Executive Council
Meet the office bearers working towards the advancement of child and adolescent mental health.
Dr. Vivek Agarwal
President
Dr. Henal R. Shah
Vice President
Dr. Rachna Bhargava
Secretary General
Dr. Nidhi Chauhan
Treasurer
Dr. Nitin Gupta
EditorKnowledge, learning & connection.
Explore the different platforms and resources offered by IACAM for professionals, researchers, trainees and the public.
Journal
Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
→Conference / CME
Scientific conferences, continuing medical education programmes and professional activities.
→IACAM Academy
Education and training resources for professionals working in child and adolescent mental health.
↗Webinars
Access educational sessions and knowledge-sharing activities related to child and adolescent mental health.
→Mental health resources for everyone.
Helpful information and educational resources related to child and adolescent mental health.
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Quick Guide for Parents
Learn about autism spectrum disorder, communication, behaviour and interaction in children.
Read More → ParentsUnderstanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
A quick guide to understanding attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour.
Read More → EducationUnderstanding Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)
Understand persistent difficulties in reading, writing or mathematics and how they may affect children.
Read More → AwarenessImportance of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for physical and mental development.
Read More →Be part of the IACAM professional community.
Membership brings together professionals interested in child and adolescent mental health and supports knowledge sharing, collaboration, education and research.