Promoting psychological research, human well-being, social equity, and community resilience across urban and rural India.
Preparations are underway for the global assembly of community psychologists and mental health advocates in India.
| Host Body | CPAI (India) |
| Affiliation | SCRA (APA Division 27) |
| Schedule | December 2027 |
| Secretariat | Buddha PG College, Kushinagar |
The Community Psychology Association of India (CPAI) is a statutory professional body established in 1988 at the Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow. The association serves as a collaborative platform for psychologists, researchers, teachers, and field workers dedicated to evidence-based community development.
CPAI works to address psychological concerns within their social, economic, and cultural contexts. The association facilitates grassroots interventions, advises public health policymakers, and conducts capacity-building training programs across India.
| Circular | welcome to notice |
Conducting community-based surveys and psychosocial research relevant to public well-being and community adaptation in India.
Organizing academic workshops, internship orientations, and specialized training for clinical psychologists and educators.
Promoting low-cost, decentralized counseling cells and community support hubs across semi-urban and rural centers.
Submitting evidence-backed policy inputs to statutory education boards and governmental welfare institutions.
Designing targeted psychological programs addressing the mental healthcare needs of elderly populations and adolescents.
Liaising with global bodies, notably APA Division 27 (SCRA), to facilitate international convention hosting and knowledge exchange.