Newswise — The U.S. Surgeon General estimates that 1 in 5 children and adolescents experiences the signs and symptoms of a mental health disorder during the course of a year, and that about 1 in 10 children experiences “significant functional impairment” as a result. Mental health disorders can last for short periods of time or potentially for a lifetime. But it is important for patients and his or her loved ones to understand that with proper treatment he or she can return to normal daily life.
Vishwas Mashalkar, MD, is board-certified in both child and adult psychiatry. His areas of interest include Autism, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety Disorders. He works with over 600 families in Toledo, Ohio as well as South-East Michigan every year. Dr. Mashalkar’s approach to treatment includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as Psychopharmacology. He is currently the medical director of the pediatric psychiatry department at ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital and a partner of Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services.
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