Dr. Anmol Shekhar Srivastava is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur. A UGC-NET qualified mental health professional and academic researcher with seven years of experience , she seamlessly bridges advanced theory with clinical and psychological counselling. Her doctoral research on the mental health, self-image, and relational dynamics of institutionalized children actively informs her current practices in child psychology, developmental frameworks, and community advocacy. Alongside her counseling practice in conflict resolution and therapeutic coping , she democratizes mental health literacy as a digital content creator under the handle @psychologist_anmol. Core Teaching & Research Specializations Her pedagogical expertise spans Research Methodology, Child and Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and the fundamentals of human behavior. Beyond these core domains, Dr. Anmol drives scholarly innovation by investigating high-impact emerging horizons, with a current focus on Artificial Intelligence in cognitive enhancements, the evolution of gender dynamics and female agency, and contemporary forensic and legal challenges. Major Professional Achievements Dr. Srivastava’s career is marked by exceptional milestones in research, innovation, and academic literature. She serves as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) on a major research project funded under the prestigious C. V. Raman Major Research Grant Scheme and has successfully filed a patent with Intellectual Property India. A prolific author and editor, she has contributed authoritative chapters to multiple scholarly volumes spanning forensic science, AI learning pathways, Indian psychology, and female selfhood. Her extensive publication record features numerous papers indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC-CARE lists. Furthermore, she was honored with the Best Paper Award at an ICSSR-sponsored National Seminar for her research on gender resilience and regularly delivers community impact as an Expert Resource Person for the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan initiative, spearheading rural mental health counselling camps. Institutional & Administrative Leadership Dr. Srivastava actively shapes the academic and administrative landscape of C.S.J.M. University through multiple leadership roles. As a Course Co-ordinator and Board of Studies Member, she curated the curriculum for the P.G. Diploma in Advanced Psychology (Bridge Course) to align with industry benchmarks. She serves as an expert special invitee on the university's Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for Psychology and manages student career progression as the Faculty Placement Coordinator for the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Underscoring her commitment to public and student engagement, she also served as the Head Faculty Coordinator for organizing “Beyond Blue: Youth Mental Health Fest”—Uttar Pradesh’s first university festival exclusively dedicated to psychology and mental health awareness.