Dr. Amrit Pattojoshi is a leading psychiatrist, serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Hi-Tech Medical College. He holds key positions as the Honorary General Secretary of the Indian Psychiatric Society and Joint Secretary of the SAARC Psychiatric Federation. Deeply committed to mental health advocacy, he is a wellness mentor for Odisha Football Club, a strong voice for LGBTQ rights, and an active social activist. A TEDx speaker and prolific academic, he has authored over 50 publications and is the Editor of the IPS Textbook of Postgraduate Psychiatry.