Governor Inaugurates 51st National Conference on Clinical Psychology
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SHIMLA 9th April, 2026
· Emphasizes role of AI in advancing mental health services
· AI opening new doors of hope and possibilities in healthcare: Governor
Governor Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated the 51st National Conference on Clinical Psychology (NACIACP-2026) at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida. The conference was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Rana P. Singh and focused on the theme, “Role of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health.”
Addressing the gathering, the Governor said that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make mental health services more accessible, effective and personalized, enabling timely assistance and treatment for individuals in need. He said that the use of AI in medical science has significantly accelerated the processes of disease detection and treatment, making it more accurate and efficient.
Shri Gupta said that stress, depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders are increasing rapidly in modern society which is affecting people across all sections. In such circumstances AI is opening new doors of hope and possibilities in the healthcare sector. He said that several digital platforms and applications have already been developed that can analyze an individual’s emotions, behavior and language patterns to identify mental health issues at an early stage and these technologies are likely to become even more effective in the future.
The Governor further said that the Centre Government has taken several important initiatives to strengthen mental healthcare services. He referred to programmes such as the Tele-MANAS, which are helping extend mental health services to remote and underserved regions of the country. He said that mental health is not merely a medical issue but also a matter of social sensitivity and collective responsibility.
Shri Gupta underscored the need to integrate mental health services more effectively with existing healthcare schemes to ensure timely support for every individual. He also stressed the importance of launching widespread awareness campaigns to eliminate the social stigma associated with mental health. He said that AI-based technologies can play a significant role in spreading awareness and providing assistance, particularly in areas where mental health professionals are scarce.
