Paper Presentation at IPSOCON 2026 – Dr. Jyothishree M

Psychiatry Resident Presents Paper at IPSOCON 2026

Dr. Jyothishree M, Junior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), B.G. Nagara, attended the Indian Psychiatric Society South Zone Conference as a delegate and paper presenter from 15 to 18 October 2026. The theme was “Emerging Trends in Psychiatry.” The conference was organised by the Indian Psychiatric Society South Zone Branch and the Indian Psychiatric Society Tamil Nadu Chapter at Rohini Engineering College, Kanyakumari. Around 1,000 delegates took part.

Paper Presentation

Dr. Jyothishree M presented a research paper titled “Association Between Mindfulness Level and Perceived Stress Among First-Year MBBS Students in Medical Colleges in Karnataka, India – A Cross-Sectional Study.” The study looks at mindfulness and perceived stress among first-year medical students, a topic that matters for student wellbeing in medical education.

Scientific Programme

The four-day programme included expert lectures, scientific paper presentations, interactive workshops and discussions on evidence-based management, new treatment approaches and current research in mental health. Sessions she attended included:

• Reimagining the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence: New Targets and Emerging Therapies
• Quantitative Electroencephalogram (Q-EEG) Report Interpretation – The 9 Domains Method

Learning Outcomes

The conference broadened her understanding of evidence-based clinical practice, new treatment options and current research trends in psychiatry. It built practical confidence in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Q-EEG interpretation. Meeting psychiatrists and researchers from other institutions sharpened her clinical reasoning and critical appraisal of evidence, and opened opportunities for academic networking and future research.

Relevance to the Institution

Her participation strengthens postgraduate training, evidence-based psychiatric care and the research culture in the Department of Psychiatry. It supports the University’s commitment to quality medical education and continuing professional development.

Conclusion

Presenting original research at a major professional conference is an important milestone in postgraduate training. AIMS congratulates Dr. Jyothishree M on her paper presentation and encourages her continued work in psychiatric research.