NIMHANS Announces National Workshop on Neuro-Oncological Disorders and Psychosocial Management

The Department of Psychiatric Social Work at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), in collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery and the Clinical Neuro Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience Centre, Department of Clinical Psychology, is organising a National Workshop on Neuro-Oncological Disorders: Psychosocial Management on June 5, 2026, in Bengaluru. 

The workshop is intended for students, healthcare professionals, academicians, rehabilitation professionals, counsellors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and research scholars working in the fields of neuro-oncology, mental health, and allied healthcare sciences. 

The programme aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of neuro-oncological disorders and the psychosocial challenges experienced by patients and caregivers. Participants will also gain exposure to psychosocial assessment methods, intervention strategies, rehabilitation approaches, and multidisciplinary care practices in neuro-oncology. 

Workshop Highlights 

The workshop will focus on: 

• Understanding neuro-oncological disorders 
• Psychosocial challenges faced by patients and caregivers 
• Psychological and social impact of neurological cancers  
• Psychosocial assessment techniques  
• Intervention and rehabilitation strategies  
• Multidisciplinary approaches in neuro-oncology care  

The organisers emphasise that neuro-oncological disorders, including cancers affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system, often result in significant psychological, emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties for both patients and their families. While medical advancements continue to improve treatment outcomes, psychosocial support remains a crucial component of holistic neuro-oncology care. 

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Registration Details 

Registration for the workshop commenced on March 15, 2026, and will remain open until May  31, 2026. Interested participants can register through the official Google Form shared by the organisers. 

• Registration Link: Google Registration Form 
• Payment Link: Official Payment Portal 

Participants are encouraged to complete their registration at the earliest, as seats are limited. Selection will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis to facilitate effective trainer– participant interaction during workshop sessions.

The registration fee includes the workshop kit, certificate of participation, group photograph, working lunch, and tea and refreshments. The organisers have stated that the registration fee, once paid, will be non-refundable. 

Venue and Accommodation

Venue: Room No. 119, Seminar Hall, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, 1st Floor, Dr M. V. Govindaswamy Centre, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560029, Karnataka, India

For queries related to the workshop, participants may contact the organisers through: 

• Mobile: 7358466735 / 8073194804  
• Email: pswneurooncologyworkshop@gmail.com