International Conference on Mental Health and Media Influence Legal, Behavioural and Psychological Perspectives on Responsible Communication by Saveetha School of Law: Submit by Aug 31

About The Organisation

Saveetha School of Law, established in 2009, strives for Quality Legal Education and maintains higher standards of Legal Research and Training. With academic autonomy and flexibility for innovation in teaching, the school is emerging as one of the best institutions in legal education.

SSL encourages students’ active participation in Moot Court, Client Counselling, Community Outreach Programmes, Mock Trial, and Seminars, imparting professional skills that shape a holistic personality. The School is ranked 19th in India (NIRF, Law Category) and is accredited NAAC A++.

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About The Conference

The International conference “Beyond the Screen: Mental Health and Media Influence Legal, Behavioural and Psychological Perspectives on Responsible Communication” examines the growing intersection between media consumption and mental well-being in contemporary society.

Media platforms spanning news, social media, entertainment, and digital advertising shape public perception, behaviour, and emotional well-being in ways that remain inadequately regulated. The conference addresses the gap between media’s influence and fragmented legal, behavioural, and institutional responses, and is committed to fostering responsible communication as both a legal obligation and a societal imperative in the digital age.

About Call For Papers

Research papers are invited on the sub-themes listed below, or on any other topic within the scope of the main conference theme, provided it does not deviate from the primary theme.

Eligibility

The competition is open to students pursuing the 3-Year LL.B. Course or the 5-Year Integrated Law Course from any recognized law college/university. The conference is open to academicians, legal professionals, policymakers, researchers, students, and healthcare and media professionals.

Sub – Themes

• Responsible Journalism and Ethical Media Practices
• Suicide Reporting: Legal, Ethical and Public Health Perspectives
• Media Law, Freedom of Expression and Responsible Communication
• Mental Health, Human Rights and Access to Justice
• Psychology of Media Influence: Papageno, Werther and Copycat Effects
• Psychiatry, Media Representation and Mental Health Advocacy
• Public Health Communication and Suicide Prevention Strategies
• Media Ethics, Professional Accountability and Self-Regulation
• Artificial Intelligence, Digital Journalism and Ethical Governance
• Algorithmic Accountability, Content Moderation and Platform Responsibility
• Misinformation, Disinformation and Psychological Well-being
• Social Media, Digital Well-being and Online Safety
• Trauma-informed Journalism and Crisis Communication
• Media Representation of Mental Illness and Vulnerable Communities
• Child, Adolescent and Youth Mental Health in the Digital Era
• Gender, Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Health Communication
• Health Journalism and Evidence-based Reporting
• Journalism Education, Media Literacy and Professional Competence
• Sociology of Media, Culture and Mental Health
• Digital Platforms, Privacy, Data Protection and Mental Health Information
• Comparative Perspectives on International Media Laws and Ethical Frameworks
• Media, Democracy and Public Interest Communication
• Responsible Journalism in Disaster, Conflict and Humanitarian Reporting
• Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Journalism
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Media and Mental Health
• Interdisciplinary Research in Media, Mental Health and Responsible Journalism

The above sub-themes are illustrative and not exhaustive.

Formatting Guidelines

• Word Limit: 3,000–5,000 words (including footnotes)
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12 (body), 10 (footnotes)
• Line Spacing: 1.5 (body), 1 (footnotes)
• Citation Style: ILI (Indian Law Institute) or OSCOLA (4th Edition)

Submission Guidelines

Abstract should not exceed 250 words and must contain the title of the paper and author details as footnotes.

• Co-author is permitted.
• Submissions must be original, with less than 10% similarity in content and less than 5% AI-generated content, and must not be simultaneously under consideration by any other seminar, conference, journal, or book chapter.
• Submissions are adjudged and selected purely on the basis of merit and originality.
• Intimation of abstract acceptance will be sent after submission, following which the participant may proceed to full paper submission and registration.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: 31.08.2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Full Paper Submission: 02.09.2026
• Last Date for Payment & Registration: 02.09.2026
• Date of the Conference: 04.09.2026

Registeration Fee

1. Academician
   • Author – ₹1000
   • Co – Author – ₹1200
2. PhD Scholar
   • Author – ₹700
   • Co – Author – ₹900
3. Student
   • Author – ₹500
   • Co – Author – ₹700
4. Participants – ₹150

Registration fee, once paid, is non-refundable.

Payment Details

• Account Holder Name: Saveetha School of Law CME
• Account Type: Current Account
• Bank Name: Karur Vysya Bank
• Account Number: 1248135000002593
• IFSC: KVBL0001248
• Branch: Saveetha Dental College, Velapanchavadi

Submission Procedure

Abstracts must be submitted by the deadline above to [email protected]. Selected full papers, completed per the formatting guidelines, should be sent to the link shared with authors upon abstract acceptance.

Contact Information

Student Coordinators

• Nakshatra: +91 98409 11774
• Lakshya: +91 63746 04728

Important Links

• Registration Link is here.
• Abstract Submission Link is here.
• The brochure is here.