Shochet has an international reputation in resilience research, developing nationally and internationally recognised interventions that promote resilience in adolescents and adults. His extensive experience in this field highlights his commitment to preventative interventions and the promotion of positive mental health. His published research on school-based approaches to promoting resilience and preventing depression in young people represented the world’s first successful trial in this area, cementing his position as a pioneer in this field. His work has attracted approximately $4 million of external funding and hundreds of citations. He has held leadership and academic positions at numerous prestigious organisations both overseas and in Australia, and has continued his practice as a clinical psychologist.