The 1st International Conference on Psychology and Behavioral Studies (2024) will bring together researchers, scholars, and practitioners from across the globe to discuss the critical theme:
“Resilience Across Disciplines: Strengthening Mental Health and Community Wellbeing in the Face of Disasters”.

As disasters—natural or man-made—become more frequent and intense, the psychological impact on individuals and communities grows in importance. This conference provides a platform for exploring the role of resilience in disaster contexts and how psychological, social, educational, and organizational approaches can enhance mental health and promote community wellbeing.

Key Themes and Focus Areas

The conference's scope covers various subfields of psychology and interdisciplinary behavioral studies, all centered on building resilience in the face of crises. Attendees will explore innovative research and interventions that address trauma recovery, emotional stability, and coping mechanisms for disaster survivors, as well as community dynamics and organizational strategies for enhancing resilience.

Sub-Themes

1. Clinical Psychology:

   • Focuses on therapeutic interventions to address trauma, anxiety, and long-term psychological effects experienced by disaster survivors.

2. Social Psychology:

   • Examines community dynamics, social networks, and collective resilience to understand the role of social support in post-disaster recovery.

3. Educational Psychology:

   • Discusses strategies for promoting mental health and educational continuity in schools affected by disasters.

4. Developmental Psychology:

   • Explores how disasters impact the cognitive, emotional, and social development of children and adolescents.

5. Industrial and Organizational Psychology:

   • Investigates how organizations can support employee resilience and maintain productivity during crises.

6. Religious and Spiritual Psychology:

   • Looks at how faith and spirituality provide emotional and psychological strength during and after disasters.

7. Interdisciplinary Behavioral Studies:

   • Encompasses sociology, economics, law, and public policy perspectives on behavioral responses to disasters, focusing on community resilience, financial decision-making, legal rights, and mental health policies.

Objectives of the Conference

• Promote Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Encourage collaboration across multiple disciplines to find holistic solutions to mental health and disaster recovery challenges.
• Advance Mental Health Interventions: Share the latest research on therapeutic approaches and interventions aimed at helping individuals and communities recover from the psychological impacts of disasters.
• Enhance Community and Organizational Resilience: Discuss strategies for strengthening community bonds, organizational crisis management, and workforce wellbeing in the face of adversity.
• Inform Public Policy: Examine the role of public policy and social work in addressing mental health needs and ensuring access to psychological support during disaster recovery efforts.

Target Audience

The conference invites researchers, psychologists, educators, social workers, public policy experts, and professionals from various fields who are engaged in addressing the psychological and behavioral aspects of disaster resilience.