The 6th International Conference of Psychology, Counselling and Social Work (ICPCSW 2026) is organised in response to the rapidly evolving psychosocial landscape shaped by digitalisation, global crises, economic transitions, and ongoing social transformation. The increasing integration of technology, artificial intelligence, tele-mental health services, and digital communication platforms has significantly reshaped psychological practice, counselling approaches, and social work interventions.

In the post-pandemic era, mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, burnout, behavioural addictions, digital dependency, social isolation, and crisis-related trauma have intensified globally. These complex and emerging concerns call for innovative, evidence-based, and culturally responsive approaches from psychologists, counsellors, social workers, and allied professionals.

6th ICPCSW 2026 will bring together domestic and international scholars, practitioners, and researchers from diverse disciplines, including:

1. Clinical Psychology

2. Counselling Psychology

3. Social Psychology

4. Industrial and Organisational Psychology

5. Community Psychology

6. Social Work Practice

7. Neuropsychology and Behavioral Sciences

As a one-day international conference, 6th ICPCSW 2026 will feature a focused and impactful programme comprising keynote addresses, plenary sessions, parallel paper presentations, and interactive discussions. The concentrated format is designed to encourage dynamic scholarly exchange, meaningful networking, and the initiation of collaborative research partnerships, particularly within Southeast Asia and the broader international community.

The conference aspires to position Universiti Malaysia Sabah as a proactive regional platform for psychosocial research and innovation. The concept of psychosocial well-being highlighted in this conference embraces a multidimensional perspective, encompassing mental, emotional, social, cultural, economic, educational, spiritual, environmental, and digital well-being.