Assistant Professor Julie Richard is a member of the Department of Psychiatry at Western University. Her research focuses on child and adolescent psychiatry, specifically investigating early intervention strategies for youth with anxiety and mood disorders. She explores the impact of family-centered therapy and school-based mental health support on pediatric wellness outcomes. Her mission is to improve the trajectory of mental health for children through clinical innovation and research. Dr. Richard provides clinical supervision for psychiatric residents and is involved in undergraduate medical education. She focuses on providing holistic care to youth facing complex developmental and psychological challenges.