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Maniba Bhula Nursing College
Uka Tarsadia University
Organises
National Conference
on
“Shaping Healthy Minds: Mental Health in Gen Z” ‘Gen Z: Nurturing a Healthy Mind’
Date: 9th&10th October 2026
Venue
Pushpam Tarsadia Hall
About the Conference
Generation Z faces growing mental health challenges driven by rapid technological advancements, social media influence, academic pressure, and evolving social dynamics. To address these concerns, Maniba Bhula Nursing College is organizing a two-day national conference, “Shaping Healthy Minds”, under the theme ‘Gen Z – Nurturing a Healthy Mind.’ The conference aims to enhance participants' understanding of Gen Z mental health issues while exploring evidence-based strategies to build resilience, promote healthy coping, prevent suicide, and create supportive environments through expert sessions, panel discussions, debates and paper presentations.
Aim of the Conference
This conference aims to enhance participants' knowledge and awareness of the mental health challenges faced by Generation Z while promoting effective strategies to foster emotional well-being, resilience and healthy development among young people.
Theme of the Conference
‘GenZ- Nurturing a HealthyMind’
Objectives
- 1.Enhance understanding of the current mental health challenges and emerging trends affectingGenerationZ.
- 2.Discuss the impact of digital technology, social media, academic pressure, and societalfactors on youthmental health.
- 3.Strengthen knowledge of the prevention, early identification, and management of common mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and suicidality.
- 4.Develop insight into strategiesfor promoting emotional resilience and the roles of families, educators, healthcare professionals, and communitiesin supporting youthmental health.
About the University
Established in 2011 by Bardoli Pradesh Kelavani Mandal, Uka Tarsadia University offers a wide range of academic programmes in Management, Engineering and Technology, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Science, Pharmacy, Commerce, Nursing, Physiotherapy, and other disciplines. Established under the Gujarat Private University Act, 2011 (Act No. 25 of 2011), the University is recognized under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956, and is accredited with a NAAC B+ Grade.
About Maniba Bhula Nursing College
Maniba Bhula Nursing College is a constituent institute of Uka Tarsadia University and recognized by Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi and Gujarat Nursing Council for nursing education since 2008. The college strives to impart quality nursing education in B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, GNM, M.Sc. Nursing and Ph.D.
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Contact Details / Organizing Committee
Chief Patron
Dr. D. R. Shah
Hon. CEO,Uka Tarsadia University
Patron
Dr. Yogeshwar P. Kosta
Hon. Provost, Uka Tarsadia University
Co-Patron
Dr. Chinmay Desai
Registrar, Uka Tarsadia University
Conference Advisor
Dr. Rani Shetty
Organizing Chairperson
Dr. M. Jayalakshmi
Principal,Maniba Bhula Nursing College, UTU
Organizing Secretary
Ms. Jemy Dhimar,
Lecturer,Department of Mental Health Nursing
MBNC, UTU
jemy.dhimar@utu.ac.in
Lecturer,Department of Mental Health Nursing
MBNC, UTU
jemy.dhimar@utu.ac.in
Ms. Hetvi Gamit,
Nursing Tutor,Department of Mental Health Nursing
MBNC, UTU
hetvi.gamit@utu.ac.in
Nursing Tutor,Department of Mental Health Nursing
MBNC, UTU
hetvi.gamit@utu.ac.in
Schedule
| Time | Topic / Activity | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | ||
| 8:30 – 10 am | Registration & Breakfast | |
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10:30 – 11:30 am |
Inauguration and Keynote Address: Changing Landscape of Mental Health Issues & Challenges among Gen Z |
Dr. Lakhan Kataria Prof. & Head, Dept. of Psychiatry, Depty. Medical Superintendent, Sumandeep Vidhyapeeth, Vadodara |
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Session 1: The Digital Mind Social media Phone, Internet & Game Addiction Use of Apps & AI Cyberbullying, Digital Arrest Digital Detox |
Dr. Rupa Agarwal, President & Founder, Muktaa Charitable Foundation, Pune |
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12:30 – 1:30 pm |
Lunch Break | Girls Hostel |
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1:30 – 2:30 pm |
Poster-making Competition | |
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1:30 – 3 pm |
Panel Discussion: “Role of Society in Building Stronger Minds of Gen Z” Moderator: Dr. Vidisha Jariwala Family Physician & Mental Health Practitioner Vacanza Trade Centre, Surat |
Dr. Nirav Mehta (Psychiatrist, Mandnarm Clinic, Surat) Mr. Ashwani Bhatia (Clinical Psychologist, Divyam Institute of Psychiatry, Palsana) Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy (HOD, Dept. of MHN, MTIN, CHARUSAT, Anand) Dr. Maithil Patel (Psychiatrist, Divyam Institute of Psychiatry, Palsana) |
| 3 – 4 pm |
Session 2: The Pressure to Perform: Breaking the Myth of Perfection Youth Stress Performance Anxiety & Peer pressure Social Media Pressure Sleep Hygiene |
Dr. Satish Kumar Avasthi Principal, Institute of Medical Technology and Nursing Education, Jaipur, NRSI Secretary, West zone, Rajasthan |
| 4 – 4:30 pm | High Tea | |
| Day 2 | ||
| 8:30 – 9 am | Breakfast | |
| 9 am onwards | Scientific e-Poster Presentation | |
| 9 – 10 am |
Session 3: Suicidality – Silent Cries of a Generation Suicidality Early Identification Peer support & Professional Intervention Tele-MANAS |
Dr. Clement I Dean & Professor, Dept. of MSN, St. Benedicts Group of Institutions, Bengaluru |
| 10 – 11 am |
Session 4: Inside the Gen Z Mind: Understanding Emotions and Self Emotional Intelligence Self-awareness Understanding emotions Recognizing emotional triggers |
Dr. Parag Shah (MD, DNB, PhD), Prof. & Head, Dept. of Psychiatry, SMIMER Medical college, Surat. |
| 11 am onwards | Scientific Oral Presentation | |
| 11 am – 12 pm |
Session 5: From Reaction to Response: Building Emotional Resilience Healthy vs unhealthy coping strategies Substance uses as maladaptive coping Emotional regulation Role of education system & family support |
Dr. Arunyoti Baruah Prof. and Head, Dept. of Psychiatric Nursing, LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, Assam |
| 12 – 1 pm | Lunch Break | Girls hostel |
| 1 – 3 pm |
Debate Competition: “Does Peer Pressure Influence Gen Z’s behaviour more than Parental Guidance?” |
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| 3 – 4 pm | Valedictory Session | |
| 4 – 4:30 pm | High Tea | |
Registration Details
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For Registration (Without Accommodation Charges) |
Ms. Smita Vasava 9537155209 |
Ms. Richa Goswami 9727810323 |
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| UG | PG | Ph.D. | Faculty | |
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Registration Till: 7th October, 2026 |
900/- | 1100/- | 1300/- | 1600/- |
| For UTU Student | 400/- | - | ||
| For Accommodation |
Dr. Sejal Rabari 9687705291 |
Ms. Kinjal Mahyavanshi 9638963709 |
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