Dr. Mitesh Patel is the Chief of Psychiatry at Youthdale and the Program Director for the Psychiatry Residency Program at Toronto Metropolitan University. He is one of the few psychiatrists in Canada with dual certification in both Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. 

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Dr. Patel’s clinical work focuses on developmental neuropsychiatry, the mental health needs of youth growing up in challenging environments, and forensic assessments involving questions of criminal responsibility, fitness to stand trial, and risk. He also has a strong interest in medical education and holds a Master of Science in Community Health with a focus on Health Practitioner Teacher Education. 

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Since joining Youthdale in July 2023, Dr. Patel has brought an evidence-informed approach to youth mental health care and continues to work toward building more integrated, developmentally sensitive services for young people and their families.