Attending IMHS? Read this Part 3: IMHS Brings Joy and Belonging

Private practice can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be lonely. In India, where there’s no official board uniting psychologists, it’s easy to feel like you’re working in a silo. The Indian Mental Health Summit (IMHS) changes that.

Every attendee becomes a part of a bigger tribe of professionals who speak your language, share your challenges, and celebrate your wins. That sense of belonging is more than comforting; it’s grounding. It reminds you that you’re not navigating this field alone.

There’s a special joy in learning alongside peers who get it. When someone nods knowingly during a panel on burnout, or laughs with you over the quirks of client scheduling, it’s small talk plus plus. It’s validation. It’s emotional support that strengthens your resilience.

The atmosphere at IMHS is energising too. The conversations, the shared curiosity, the collective drive to grow. It lights a spark that can carry you through months of routine. For mental health practitioners, it’s growing steadfastly into the antidote to the quiet isolation of private practice.

Here, peers become sounding boards. A growth lab, because inspiration here often turns into action later.

You gain a renewed sense of purpose. The kind that makes the work feel lighter and the journey far more joyful.