Uniting Minds • Healing Lives • Building a Healthier Tomorrow
India– May 15, 2026: Global Counsel proudly and successfully hosted its very first international event, the International Virtual Conference on Mental Health & Awareness 2026, bringing together an inspiring global community of educators, counselors, psychologists, researchers, wellness advocates, academic leaders, and changemakers committed to advancing mental health awareness and emotional well-being worldwide.
The milestone virtual conference marked the official beginning of Global Counsel’s international efforts to create meaningful conversations, collaborative platforms, and educational initiatives centered on emotional wellness, counseling, human development, and compassionate leadership.
The conference was expertly hosted and moderated by Dr. Virginia Rivera, Vice President of Peeyush Group of Companies and Global Advisor to the newly formed Global Counsel, who welcomed attendees from around the world and emphasized the urgent need to normalize conversations surrounding mental health and emotional resilience.
The event opened with special recognition of the visionary founders of Global Counsel, Dr. Shruti Kulkarni and Layal Gaddhar, whose leadership and dedication made this inaugural international conference possible.
A special acknowledgment was also extended to Adv. Peeyush Pandit, Guest of Honor and Global Convener, recognized for his continued efforts in connecting global institutions, educators, professionals, and leaders across borders through platforms focused on education, empowerment, and human development.
The conference featured an inspiring keynote address by Chief Guest Dr. Mehreen Mia, alongside an extraordinary lineup of international speakers who shared expertise, lived experiences, research, and practical insights related to mental health, emotional well-being, education, human connection, and community healing.
Distinguished speakers included:
• Dr. Diana Richardson – UK
• María Fernanda Gualotuña Valencia – Mexico
• Dr. Brotati Chakraborty – India
• Dr. Prasanta Gayen – India
• Mr. Amit Chouhan – India
• Dr. M. L. Gour – India
• Dr. Suraiya Bano – India
• Prof. Dr. Charles Ebhoria – Nigeria
Throughout the event, speakers highlighted critical themes such as growth mindset, emotional resilience, compassionate listening, proactive rest, family and community support, culturally responsive care, stigma reduction, lived experiences, and the importance of creating healthy mental environments both personally and collectively.
The conference also emphasized the role of international collaboration, cross-cultural knowledge exchange, and integrated approaches in transforming mental health systems globally.
As its first international conference, the event represented a significant milestone for Global Counsel and reflected the growing global need for safe, compassionate, and solution-focused conversations surrounding mental wellness.
The conference concluded with a strong message of unity, hope, empathy, and collective responsibility in building healthier individuals, families, institutions, and societies worldwide.
Global Counsel reaffirmed its commitment to continuing international initiatives dedicated to counseling, education, emotional wellness, leadership, and global human connection.
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