Dr. Astik Joshi is a highly accomplished psychiatrist with extensive clinical, academic, and leadership experience in mental health care. With dual board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, he specializes in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. His compassionate approach and evidence-based practices have made a significant impact on the lives of his patients and the medical community alike. Dr. Joshi served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, from October 2019 to May 2024. During this tenure, he contributed to multiple clinical and educational initiatives, including: Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation Service Medical Psychiatry Consultation Service Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) Medical Director, Behavioral Health Unit, Covenant Children's Hospital, Lubbock, Texas (2021–2024) Dr. Joshi is an active member of several esteemed organizations, reflecting his dedication to advancing the field of psychiatry: American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry American Psychiatric Association American Academy of Pediatrics (Society of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics) Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry American Society of Addiction Medicine (Texas Chapter) American Neuropsychiatric Association

Awarded prestigious scholarships for four consecutive years as a physician trainee in Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry at LSU Health Sciences Center. Recognized as an Outstanding Clerkship Educator in Psychiatry by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 2022 and 2023. Chair of the Understanding Parental Alienation initiative.