PAST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES OF IAHP 1st INERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF INDIAN ACADEMY OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU, J&K, INDIA 2nd INERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF INDIAN ACADEMY OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, GAUTAM BUDDHA UNIVERSITY, GREATER NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA RAM NAIK Governor, Uttar Pradesh Raj Bhawan Lucknow-226027 Message I am indeed happy to learn that the 3rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology is being orhanized on the theme 'Health and Well-Being : Issues and Challenges' from 12th to 14th November, 2017 at National Post Graduate College, Lucknow. I sincerely hope that the Conference will be of great help in promoting good life through collaborative research and action. I am sure that the sharing of knowledge and experiences by the delegates would be highly beneficial to all the participants. I extend by best wishes on the occasion. Ram Naik YOGI ADITYANATH Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh Lal Bahadur Shastri Bhawan Lucknow Message I am happy to that the Department of Psychology, National PG College, Lucknow is going to organise the 3rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology from November 12th to 14th, 2017. A souvenir is also being brought out on this occasion. Psychology is a very important aspect of human behaviour. In this context, this Conference assumes much importance. I am confident that during the event, the partcipants will share the latest developemnts and findings in the field of Psychology. My best wishes for the entire endeavour. Yogi Adityanath Mk- egsUnz flag jkT; ea=h ¼Lora= izHkkj½ xzkE; fodkl] lexz xzke fodkl] fpfdRlk ,oa LokLF; ¼,e-vks-,l-½ foHkkx mRrj izns'k Message I am extremely happy to know that Dept. of Psychology, National P.G. College is Organizing 3rd International Conference on "Health is a Well Being : Issues and Challenges" from Nov. 12-14, 2017. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. in modern world of stress it is really a challenge for an individual to achieve good health and well being. The theme of the conference is no doubt a very relevant in the present context. I wish the conference addresses the issues and concerns related to health and well being of society. I am pleased to convey the greetings and good wishes to organizers of conference and participants for the huge success of conference. Dr. Mahendra Singh PROF. SURENDRA PRATAP SINGH Vice-Chancellor University of Lucknow Lucknow-226007 (U.P.), India Message It gives me immense pleasure that Department of Psychology, National PG College, Lucknow is going to organize an International Seminar on "Health and Well-Being : Issues and Challenges" to be held on November 12-14, 2017 and on this occasion a souvenir is being published by the Department. Looking to the theme of Seminar, I am confident that the policy initiates taken by the Department of Psychology of National PG College in existing health scenario of the society and would be significant in transforming the second generation reforms nationally and globally. My best wishes to the participants and orgaisers for the successful organization of the seminar. S.P. Singh Prof. Anand Kumar President: Indian Academy of Health Psychology Former Head, Department of Psychology Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Varanasi Message I am delighted that the Department of Psychology, National P.G.College, Lucknow is organizing 3rd International Conference of the Indian Academy of Health Psychology in which more than 450 delegates are participating. The focal theme of the conference ‘‘Health and Well-Being: Issues and Challenges’’ is the most significant and important subject of contemporary world. Promoting holistic mental health and well-being is a much needed and well deserved aspect in today’s society. Not only the treatment of psychological illnesses but the prevention of illness and the promotion of good health are of prime importance in today’s scenario. Healthy or unhealthy behaviours can result from bio-psych-socio reasons and the theme of this year’s conference focuses on all aspects of health and well- being. This conference will provide great opportunity for health psychologists, medical/health care professionals, social scientists, educationists and researchers to learn and exchange their views and experiences on the emerging trends of health psychology with the goals of helping people improve their quality of life and addressing specific health issues focused on educating people about their health and well-being. I am sure the eminent and learned delegates of this conference will come out with certain recommendations that will act as lighthouse to explore the strategies for human happiness and well- being to help people in achieving optimal holistic health. I heartily wish the conference a grand success. Prof. Anand Kumar President: Indian Academy of Health Psychology Prof. Jitendra Mohan Professor Emeritus of Psychology Panjab University, Chandigarh, India Message Special greetings! I admire your professional commitment to lead INDIAN ACADEMY OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, with great creativity and involvement. You have successfully organized two international conferences in Jammu and Noida. I am certain that the 3rd international Conference of IAHP being held at Lucknow will create new benchmark. The focal theme Health and Well-being: Issues and Challenges is very stimulating and relevant. I particularly appreciate the Principal of P.G. National College, Lucknow for his stewardship in bringing an international event to Lucknow. Dr. P. K. Khatri, the organizing secretary of the conference and other colleagues must have put in their best. Health Psychology is emerging as a leading area involving medical professional, psychologists, sociologists and other stake holders to reduce the burden of sickness and enhance the goals of health and well being to make the society better and our country even more flourishing. I really thank the leaders of U.P. and responsible citizens of Lucknow for becoming hosts to a serious endeavor to discuss, analyze and formulate strategies to a healthier and vibrant future! May the International Conference on Health Psychology reduce death, sickness and pain and lead us to health, happiness and peace! “Together we excel” Jitendra Mohan Professor Emeritus of Psychology PROF. P.C. MISHRA Professor of Psychology Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Lucknow Lucknow-226007 (U.P.), India Message I am happy to learn that Department of Psychology, National PG College, Lucknow is organising 3rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology with the focal theme Health and Well-Being : Issues and Challenges during November 12-14, 2017. Wellbeing is a broad concept that includes an evaluation of how individuals feel within themselves; both physically and mentally. It covers how individuals feel, think, their relationships and self set goals and can have a huge impact of how they live their lives. Life style, socio-economic status and income are related with quality of life and wellbeing and also have a vital role to play in an individual's overall health status. In modern times health psychology is an emerging field and is seeing wide spread popularity and applicability in different spheres of life. It examines how biological, social and psychological factors influence health & illness and the overall wellbeing. The theme of the conference 'Health and Well-Being : Issues and Challenges' is no doubt very relevant in the present context of meeting the challenges of every age group in 21st century. We wish that the conference will address the issues and concerns related to Indian perspective on Health and wellbeing. We hope that this conference will provide an excellent opportunity to the participants especially researchers and policy makers to discuss various issues and concerns related to health and wellbeing among infants, adolescents, youth and the elderly. We hope that the deliberations of conference would give a definite direction in this regard. I extend warm greetings and felicitations to the conference organisers, participants, resource persons, faculty members and students and psychology department and wish all success for this conference in achieving its goals. Prof. P.C. Mishra PROF. D.P. SINGH Manager Natioanl P.G. Collge Lucknow Message It am pleased to know that Dept. of Psychology, National PG College, Lucknow is Organizing 3rd International Conference on "Health and Well- Being : Issues and Challenges from Nov. 12-14, 2017. Health is the condition of being sound in body, mind and spirit. Well being includes experiencing pleasant emotions, absence of negative affects and great satisfaction with life, both health and well being go hand in hand. I hope that this conference will prove to be an excellent opportunity to the researchers and policy makers to bring into light various issues and concerns related to health and wellbeing. I extend my best wishes to conference organisers, participants and resource persons for the success of conference. Prof. D.P. Singh DR. NIRJA SINGH Principal Natioanl Post Graduate Collge Lucknow-226001 (U.P.) Message It is indeed a matter of immense pride and pleasure that the Department of Psychology, National PG College, Lucknow is organizing 3rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology (ICIAHP-2017) from 12th to 14th November, 2017. According to World Health Organization (1948), 'Health is a complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity'. So the health and health care must be seen with holistic point of view. The focal theme of the conference - "Health and Well Being: Issues and Challenges" is of inter-disciplinary concern and of great contemporary relevance, as Global health and sustainability problems are so huge and complex that it can't be dealt with an individual discipline anymore. The conference is the groundwork to promote interdisciplinary effort in this direction. Various technical sessions on a variety of issues shall enrich the deliberations which will contribute fruitfully in the field of academics, public health and even in administration.