Mr. Pathak has two and half years of field and academic experience with expertise in day care and rehabilitation of the people suffering from severe mental illnesses. He has a strong academic and clinical foundation in mental health and contributed extensively to research, with multiple publications in scopus, UGC Care, Web of Science, and other peer-reviewed journals. His research interests include caregiver stress, mental health services, stigma in media representation and psychological interventions. He has also presented papers at various national and international conferences. His skills span counselling, psychotherapy, research and advocacy. With a keen focus on mental health awareness and support systems, Abhijit continues to explore impactful ways to bridge gaps in mental healthcare in India.

• Biswal, R., Subudhi, C., & Pathak, A. (2021).Beliefs on Etiology and Healing Practices of Mental Illness among Tribes in India: Special Reference to Eastern India. In Mainstreaming the Marginalized: Fresh Perspectives on India’s Tribal Story. Routledge.
• Pathak, A., & Biswal, R. (2021).Are We Competent Enough to Combat Mental Illness? Current Scenario of Mental Health in India. In Rethinking Management, Humanities & Social Sciences: Approaches & Trends. M/S University Book House (Pvt.) Ltd.
• Pathak, A., & Biswal, R. (2021).Ancient, Medieval and Colonial Psychiatric Treatment Practices in India. In Social Sciences & Humanities: Different Perspectives. Nitya Publications.
• Pathak, A., & Subudhi, C. (2020).Understanding psychological distress among female caregivers of the patients with mental illness. In Psycho-Social Perspectives on Mental Health and Well-Being. IGI Global.
• Pathak, A., & Mathew, K. J. (2019).Psychological Distress and Geriatric Population in Indian Context. In Ageing in India: Present Situation & Future Perspectives. Manas Publishers & Distributors.

• Biswal, R., Pathak, A., & Subudhi, C. (2022).Rights and care for the persons with mental illness: A critical review of RPWD Act (2016) and MHC Act (2017). Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 74, 103187-103191.
• Pathak, A., & Biswal, R. (2021).Mental Illness in Indian Hindi Cinema: Production, Representation, and Reception before and After Media Convergence. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 43(1), 74-80.
• Sharma, M., Srivastava, S., & Pathak, A. (2021).Family psychoeducation as an intervention tool in the management of schizophrenia and the psychological well-being of caregivers. Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 46(2), 304.
• Pathak, A., & Biswal, R. (2020).Caregiver's perspective in the RPWD Act (2016) of India. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 56, 102544-102544.
• Lilhare, V. K., Pathak, A., Mathew, K. J., & Subudhi, C. (2020).Explanatory model of mental illness and treatment-seeking behavior among caregivers of patients with mental illness: Evidence from Eastern India. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry, 36(4), 327-332.
• Subudhi, C., Biswal, R., & Pathak, A. (2020).Willingness on hospital stay among the tribal patient with mental illness and their caregivers. Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health, 7(2), 183-187.
• Pathak, A., & Mathew, K. J. (2017).Need for care to caregivers: Psychological distress and its socio-demographic correlates among the relatives of persons with mental illness. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 21(2), 3-12.
• Mathew, K. J., Pathak, A., Rai, S., & Sangeeta, S. J. (2016).Risk of psychological distress among individuals living with a mentally ill person: a study from a backward state of India and its implications. Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, 15(4), 1-6

1. 1st National Conclave on Psychological Trauma, Child Protection & Mental Illness: Direction in Training, Research, and Service Provision
   • Date:March 27–28, 2018
   • Venue:All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
   • Presentation:“Care for caregivers: Understanding Psychological Distress among the Relatives of the Patients with Mental Illness.”
2. **Two-Day National Conference on “Aging in India: Present Situation and Futuristic Perspectives”**
   • Date:April 26–27, 2018
   • Venue:Department of Social Work, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune
   • Presentation:“Psychological Distress & Geriatric Population in Indian Context.”
3. 28th Congress of National Academy of Psychology on Towards Building Inclusive Societies
   • Date:2018
   • Venue:Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, Delhi
   • Presentation:“Comprehensive status of mental health in India.”
4. Y-Factor International Conference on Media & Society on Media at Crossroads: Censorships, Social Media and Fake News
   • Date:2019
   • Venue:NSHM School of Media & Design, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata
   • Presentation:“Mental health awareness: the role of media.”
5. 38th Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work on Social Work Practice: Emerging Trends & Challenges
   • Date:February 28 – March 1, 2020
   • Venue:Department of Psychiatric Social Work, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi
   • Presentation:“A Study about Attitude of General Public Towards Mental Illness in Jharkhand.”
6. International Conference on Human Dignity & Mental Health in the New Normal
   • Date:December 17–18, 2021
   • Venue:Department of Psychology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

• Editor in the Editorial board of the esteemed journal titled “Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work.