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Target date: 12th to 14th November

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi

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A curated platform for leaders & innovators in mental health stigma research

This is not just another conference. It is a high-value platform built to create sharp conversations, stronger connections, and tangible outcomes for delegates, partners, and stakeholders towards reducing mental health stigma.

  • Curated audience that drives relevant networking instead of random footfall.
  • Focused knowledge tracks designed for better engagement and stronger session retention.
  • Facilitate knowledge exchange by sharing the latest research and best practices to reduce stigma through global collaborations.
Be part of a legacy

The History of TAS

  • Origins: Initiated in 1996 by Professor Norman Sartorius during his presidency of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), with a focus on addressing stigma and discrimination associated with schizophrenia.
  • Purpose: Established as a global platform for researchers, policymakers, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to share insights, evidence, and best practices in tackling mental health stigma.
  • Aim: To drive multidisciplinary collaboration and translate anti-stigma research and theory into actionable, real-world interventions.
  • Conferences to Date: 10 international conferences conducted between 2001 and 2024, with nearly 5,000 delegates participating. The last five conferences have averaged approximately 400 delegates each.
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Why This Event Stands Out

TAS 2026

  • A First in a LMIC: This marks the first time the conference is being hosted in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC), positioning it as a significant milestone for global mental health engagement.
  • Expected Outcomes:

    Opportunity to learn from leading global stigma researchers, enabling the implementation of effective anti-stigma programmes and strengthening mental healthcare delivery.

    Enhancing global awareness of mental health stigma and discrimination through expert-led discussions and real-world case studies, while driving measurable progress in stigma reduction within India.

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