Assistant Professor Viraj Mehta serves in the Department of Psychiatry at Western University. His research focuses on geriatric psychiatry and the management of mood and anxiety disorders in aging populations. He investigates the impact of social isolation and cognitive impairment on mental health outcomes for seniors. His mission is to improve the mental wellness of elderly patients through the implementation of comprehensive psychiatric assessments and community-based support. Dr. Mehta provides clinical supervision for psychiatric residents and is involved in geriatric mental health initiatives. He focuses on providing compassionate care to seniors with complex psychiatric and neurocognitive needs.