On behalf of the organizing committee of 3rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology, I cordially invite you to the conference to be held on 12th-14th November, 2017at National P.G. College , Lucknow, U.P. The aim of the conference is to foster development of health psychology in India. It will provide great opportunity for health psychologists, medical/health care professionals, social scientists, educationists and researchers to learn and exchange their views and experiences. The conference is a multi-disciplinary event whereby scholars working on various aspects of health psychology and human wellbeing are invited to come together to present, discuss and exchange ideas to foster inter-disciplinary collaborative projects. We look forward to your active participation in the conference with your colleagues and research students.

      Yours sincerely,

      Dr. P.K.Khattri
      Organizing Secretary, ICIAHP-2017

Sub-themes of the conference are listed below:

The conference venue is National P.G.College, Lucknow, U.P.

The scientific programme will comprise of keynote address, guest lectures, symposia, paper presentation, poster presentation and workshop.

Scholars interested in presenting research papers on the theme of the conference are required to submit their abstract in soft copy by e-mail before 30th September, 2017. The abstract of paper should not exceed 250 words; typed on A4 size paper in double space.
The abstract must include Title, Authors and Institutional affiliation.
The content of the abstract should start from a new paragraph stating clearly Objectives, Method, Results and Conclusions. At least 3 key words be added in the last line after conclusions.

Abstract will be accepted only of the registered delegates

Deadline for Abstract Submission: 30th September, 2017
Deadline for Full Paper Submission: 15th October, 2017

Send abstract in soft copy by e-mail to iciahp2017@gmail.com

Completed registration form and registration fee along with a hard copy of the abstract with be sent to:

Dr. P.K.Khattri,
Organizing Secretary, ICIAHP -2017
Head, Department of Psychology
National P.G.College, Lucknow.U.P.
Mobile: 9415004020, 9721524865

Delegates are advised to get themselves sponsored by their institution. Limited financial resources do not allow us to provide TA/DA to delegate.

A special session for young scientist award 2017 will be organized for young researchers and scholars (age up to 35 years as on 15 October, 2017). Applicant must be a Life member of IAHP. Paper should be single author only and a self-declaration to the effect that the paper is not a part of thesis / dissertation for the award of any degree / diploma and has neither been presented in any forum nor been published in any form is a mandatory requirement. The papers received for this session will be reviewed by a screening committee and based on the quality and significance of the research, only 08 papers will be selected for presentation in the IAHP young scientist award session. Interested participant should send abstract and full paper as soft copy by e-mail to iahp@iahp.net.in and a hard copy along with his IAHP Life membership number, age proof and self declaration up to 15 October, 2017, addressed to:

Professor Anand Kumar
President: Indian Academy of Health Psychology
Head, Department of Psychology,
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi - 221002
E-mail: iahp@iahp.net.in

A special session for Best paper award will be organized for researchers and scholars (age up to 45 years as on 15 October, 2017). Applicant must be a Life member of IAHP. Paper should be single author only and a self-declaration to the effect that the paper has neither been presented in any forum nor been published in any form is a mandatory requirement. The papers received for this session will be reviewed by a screening committee and based on the quality and significance of the research, only 08 papers will be selected for presentation in the Best paper award session.

The results of the recipient of Young Scientist Award 2017 and Best Paper Award will be declared in the Valedictory function and the citation of the award along with memento will be presented to the candidate at the Veledictory Function of the conference on 14 November,2017. Interested participant should send abstract and full paper as soft copy by e-mail to iahp@iahp.net.in and a hard copy along with his IAHP Life membership number, age proof and self declaration up to 15 October, 2017, addressed to:

Professor Anand Kumar
President: Indian Academy of Health Psychology
Head, Department of Psychology,
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi - 221002
E-mail: iahp@iahp.net.in

*Students must submit a certificate issued by the Head of their Department/Institute to the effect that they are bonafide student and willing to participate in the ICIAHP-2017.

**Without Accommodation, Outstation delegates will have to pay local delegate fee charges and Outstation students will have to pay local student fee charges.

All payment are to be made by demand draft (DD) in favour of “ICIAHP-2017” Payable at Lucknow or Online NET Banking payment to Vijaya Bank, Hazratganj Branch, Lucknow(U.P.) A/C No. 710600301000500 (IFSC Code no : VIJB0007106). Please intimate Online NET Banking payment of registration to iciahp2017@gmail.com

Registration fee will cover:

Accommodation will be provided to all outstation delegates and outstation students who will register in the Registered with Accommodation Category, if indicated in the registration form, in the Hotels/Lodges on sharing basis in the general rooms. Accommodation will be available with effect from 11^th November, 2017 morning up to noon of 14^th November, 2017 (Check out 12:00 NOON).

IIn any case, it would be not possible to provide boarding and lodging to the outstation participants registered after 15^st October, 2017. They will have to make their own accommodation arrangements.

The organizing committee shall make arrangements for reception and transportation of delegates arriving at theCharbagh Railway Station Lucknow to their accommodation places on intimation about details of train and its arrival time well in advance. Delegates are requested to contact volunteers at the Reception Counter located at Lucknow Railway Station (NR)/Lucknow Junction (NER) from the morning of 11^th November, 2017 (8.00 am onwards) up to 12th November,2017 (8.00 am).

The weather of Lucknow is moderate in month of November; average daily temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.

National Post Graduate College, established in the year 1974 by the Legendary Chief-minister of Uttar Pradesh, late Shri Chandra Bhanu Gupta. Shri.C. B. Gupta was the main force behind Motilal Nehru Memorial Society which set up various educational, social welfare and cultural centers in Lucknow. NPGC is the only Autonomous College of Lucknow University. The College offers Under-Graduate, Post-Graduate, Vocational Courses (Deen Dayal Upadhaya Kendra,UGC),Diploma and Certificate courses in Arts , Commerce, Science, Management and Computer faculties. The college has well equipped Laboratories, Central Library, e-library and departmental library in all the faculties. The Library is well arranged. Journals and other papers are continuously being added to the research section. The campus has been transformed into a Wi-Fi campus. The college has been promoting modern digital technology and computer education to the students. With the combined efforts of the principal, administration, teachers and students, NPGC has been accredited grade “A” by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) and ranked 20th position in Indian Universities/Colleges by India Today. The college functions on imparting quality of education, co-curricular activities by inculcating the virtue of being good human with a sense of discipline.

“Lucknow(Shiraz-e-Hind,The city of Nawabs,The golden city) a large city in Northern India is the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is also the administrative headquarters of the District and Division. Lucknow has always been known as a multicultural city that flourished as a North Indian cultural and artistic hub, and the seat of power of Nawabs in the 18th and 19th centuries. It continues to be an important centre of governance, administration, education, commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, culture, tourism, music,art and poetry. Lucknow sits on the northwestern shore of the Gomti River. Hindi and Urdu is the main language of the city. Lucknow is the centre of Shia Islam in India with the highest Shia Muslim population in India.

Historically, the capital of Awadh was controlled by the Delhi Sultanate which then came under Mughal rule. It was later transferred to the Nawabs of Awadh. In 1856, the British East India Company abolished local rule and took complete control of the city along with the rest of Awadh and, in 1857, transferred it to the British Raj. Along with the rest of India, Lucknow became independent from Britain on 15 August 1947. It has been listed the 17th fastest growing city in India and 74th in world.

Lucknow's buildings show different styles of architecture with the many iconic buildings built during British and Mughal era. More than half of these buildings lie in the old part of the city. Among the extant architecture there are religious buildings such as Imambaras, Mosques, and other Islamic shrines as well as secular structures such as enclosed gardens, baradaris, and palace complexes.Bara Imambara is very famous in lucknow city. The University of Lucknow shows a huge inspiration from the European style while Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture is prominently present in the Uttar Pradesh. Vidhan Sabha building, Chattar Manzil, Lal Baradari,Charbagh Railway station and Dilkusha Kothi are the center of attraction. Lucknow's Asafi Imambara exhibits vaulted halls as its architectural speciality. The Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza stand in testament to the city's Nawabi mixture of Mughlai and Turkish style of architecture while La Martiniere college bears witness to the Indo-European style. Even the new buildings are fashioned using characteristic domes and pillars, and at night these illuminated monuments become the city's main attractions. Chikankari is the attraction of hazratganj,aminabad and chowk market.

Department of Psychology was established in the year 1979, under the able guidance of Dr. P.K. Khattri. Bachelors of Arts was started with only a few number of students that grew into hundred over with the years of experience. After 27 years of hard work and dedication, Department of Psychology at National P.G. College introduced Masters of Arts in the year 2006.Departmental facilities include the Counseling Center, the Personality Development Center, and laboratories for student exposure. The Department has been successfully organizing various national and international workshops, seminars and lectures to enrich the professionals with the new developments in the field of psychology.The placement in the department is excellent. Ex-Students of the psychology department are working in various section of the society and placed in many prestigious organizations.Many Students are pursuing their higher education also.

Address all correspondence related to 3rd International Conference of the Indian Academy of Health Psychology to:

Prof. Anand Kumar, Chairman, ICIAHP -2017, President Indian Academy of Health Mobile: +919415202167             +918953626219 E-mail: iahp@iahp.net.in	Dr. P.K.Khattri Organizing Secretary, ICIAHP-2017 Head, Department of Psychology, National P.G.College, Lucknow,U.P., 226001, India Mobile: +919415004020             +919721524865 E-mail: iciahp2017@gmail.com
Website: iahp.net.in