Dr. Amresh Shrivastava is an internationally recognized psychiatrist and researcher whose academic contributions span over four decades across multiple domains of mental health, particularly in India and Canada. His early research began with an evaluation of the role of yoga in psychiatric treatment, focusing on how traditional practices could complement clinical care for patients with mental illness.

Dr. Shrivastava’s foundational work also includes in-depth studies on sociodemographic characteristics of psychiatric patients and their implications for treatment outcomes. Another early area of focus was emergency room psychiatry, where he investigated the patterns of acute psychiatric presentations, especially in urban India. His work highlighted the burden of undiagnosed or untreated psychiatric conditions that often lead individuals to seek help during crises. He advocated for early detection and intervention, as well as better integration of psychiatric services within general hospital settings to manage emergency mental health needs more effectively.

Over the years, Dr. Shrivastava's research expanded significantly into schizophrenia, particularly the long-term outcomes of first-episode patients. One of his most cited studies was a 10-year follow-up of individuals with schizophrenia, which revealed that while positive symptoms often reduced over time, negative symptoms and functional impairments persisted, severely affecting social recovery. He identified several predictors of positive long-term outcomes, including lower baseline depression and aggression, early engagement in work, and higher independence in daily functioning.

In the area of suicide prevention, Dr. Shrivastava made landmark contributions. He demonstrated that suicide risk remains high even after clinical improvement, particularly among patients with schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses. This finding challenged conventional views and emphasized the importance of continued monitoring of suicidality even when overt symptoms subside. To support this clinical need, he co-developed the SISMAP ( Scale for Impact of Suicidality--Management, Assessment and Planning of Care a unique psychometric tool for assessing suicide risk based on both clinical and psychosocial indicators.

Parallel to clinical psychiatry, Dr. Shrivastava pursued early intervention in psychosis, especially in resource-limited settings like India. He collaborated with global experts to adapt and implement early intervention strategies suited to the Indian sociocultural context. His studies outlined both the benefits and systemic barriers of early intervention models, reinforcing the need for culturally adaptable frameworks in mental health care.

Another core area of his research has been mental illness stigma. Dr. Shrivastava developed the Stigma Quantification Scale (SQS) to empirically measure the levels and impact of stigma on patients and caregivers. His work showed that stigma not only delays help-seeking but also negatively affects treatment adherence, self-esteem, and recovery. His advocacy for anti-stigma programs has informed multiple community and governmental mental health campaigns.

Dr. Amresh Shrivastava has an extensive academic record with over 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on schizophrenia, suicide prevention, biological psychiatry, and mental health systems.

He has authored and co-authored numerous original research articles, review papers, and case studies in leading psychiatric journals . His areas of focus include suicide, early intervention in psychosis, psychoneuroendocrinology, and community-based mental health models. In addition to research articles, he has delivered over 300 presentations, invited lectures, and CME (Continuing Medical Education) sessions across academic institutions, medical associations, and international conferences. His CME content has covered practical clinical psychiatry, suicide risk assessment, and neurobiology for clinicians, with special modules for general practitioners and medical students.

Dr. Shrivastava is also a recognized contributor to mental health awareness in the lay press. His commentaries and educational articles have been published in newspapers, health magazines, and online platforms aimed at students, parents, and teachers. He has authored a 15-book non-fiction series on student mental health in simple language, focusing on stress, resilience, emotional intelligence, and well-being.

Through his writings-academic and public-Dr. Shrivastava has worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between cutting-edge psychiatric science and everyday mental health literacy, particularly in the context of youth, suicide prevention, and school-based mental health promotion.