SHIMLA-9^th April, 2026-Governor Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated the 51^st 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.

He said that AI is also being used in areas such as neurofeedback, brain imaging and data analysis to better understand mental disorders and develop new treatment possibilities. However, artificial intelligence is only a supportive tool and cannot fully replace human sensitivity, empathy and the personal touch that are essential in mental healthcare. He stressed the need to pay special attention to critical issues such as data privacy, ethics and security while adopting AI-driven solutions.

The Governor said that if AI is used in the right direction and guided by human values, it can play a transformative role in making mental health services more robust, accessible and effective.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Rana P. Singh highlighted the relevance of the conference and emphasized its high academic standards.

Earlier, Conference Convener and Head of the Department of Psychology and Mental Health, Dr. Anand P. Singh, welcomed the Governor.

Professors Madhav Govind, Gauri Shankar Kaloia, Asha Srivastava, Dr. Nishi Mishra and Dr. Alok Mishra also shared their views during the event.

Former President and Founder Member of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists Dr. Manoranjan Sahay also spoke about the historical significance of the conference.

The Governor also felicitated participants on the occasion.