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National Seminar on Integrating Diet and Mental Health: The Nutrition–Mind Connection for Holistic Well-Being

The Nutrition–Mind Connection for Holistic Well-Being

National Seminar organized by Department of Home Science - Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics, S. A. College of Arts and Science.

Friday, 25 September 2026
SACAS CAMPUS, Chennai
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National Seminar on Integrating Diet and Mental Health: The Nutrition–Mind Connection for Holistic Well-Being Poster
Highlights & Takeaways

Why Participate?

Key objectives and learning outcomes of the National Seminar

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Understand the Nutrition–Mental Health Connection

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Explore the Gut–Brain Axis

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Discover Nutritional Psychiatry

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Learn from Multiple Disciplines

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Translate Science into Practice

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Keep Up with Emerging Research

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Enhance Professional Knowledge

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Build Professional Networks

Chairperson & Moderator
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Chairperson & Moderator

Dr. Gowri Ramesh

Associate Professor and Head, PG program in Foods and Nutrition, Department of Home Science, Women's Christian College, Chennai

Keynote Address
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Keynote Speaker

Dr. SubbaRao M Gavaravarapu

Scientist G & Head, Nutrition Information, Communication & Health Education (NICHE) Division, ICMR – National Institute of Nutrition, India. Professor, Faculty of Medical Research, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), India

Distinguished Faculty & Panel

Guest Speakers

Distinguished experts in clinical nutrition and psychological wellness

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Dr. Sangeetha Makesh, M.A, M.S, M.Phil, Ph.D

Expert Panelist

Founder Director, Psycafe | Counselling Psychologist & Relationship Therapist

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Dr. P. Vandarkuzhali

Expert Panelist

Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, Avvaiyar Government College for Women, Karaikal

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Dr. Vinitha Krishnan

Expert Panelist

Chief dietitian, SIMS and Head, Department of CMD, SRMIST, Vadapalani campus

Distinguished Faculty & Panel

Panel Discussion

Interactive discourse with leading academic authorities

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Dr. Kalivani Ashok

Expert Panelist

Associate Professor & Head, Department of Home Science, Queen Mary's College for Women, Chennai

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Dr. A. Mary Pramela

Expert Panelist

Associate Professor & Head, PG-FSM, Chairperson, Board of Studies, Department of Home Science, Women's Christian College, Chennai

Department Website

B.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics

Visit Official Department Webpage
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National Seminar Registration

National Seminar on Integrating Diet and Mental Health: The Nutrition–Mind Connection for Holistic Well-Being.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Main Auditorium & Preview Theatre
NSDMH26-SEM
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General Guidelines
All registered participants are welcome with valid institutional identification.
Original ID or authorization credential must be presented at the check-in desk.
Cryptographic QR entry pass must be scanned at the campus entry gates.
Decisions of the official jury and evaluation committee are final.
Event Coordinators

For queries regarding registration and poster presentations

Ms. Sathya Bama D
9677014568
Ms. Anitha
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