Assistant Professor Parul Kumar is a member of the Department of Psychiatry at Western University. Her research focuses on child and adolescent psychiatry, specifically investigating the early identification of neurodevelopmental disorders and mood disturbances in youth. She explores community-based mental health interventions and the impact of family-centered support on pediatric wellness. Her mission is to improve the trajectory of mental wellness for children through evidence-based clinical practice and early intervention strategies. Dr. Kumar provides clinical supervision for psychiatric residents and is involved in teaching medical students. She is dedicated to providing compassionate care and advocating for the mental health needs of children.