Dr. Mech is a graduate of the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University of Chicago. He was Founder and Director of the Eating Disorders Program at the Menninger Clinic and has served on the Faculty of the Karl Menninger School of Mental Health Sciences. He is an adjunct clinical professor at the University of Texas at Arlington and is a nationally recognized speaker who is highly regarded for his expertise across the life-span, holding certifications in child, adolescent, adult and addiction psychiatry.
 
Dr. Mech takes a holistic approach to treating his patients, understanding that in the field of mental health there is significant interplay between the body and the mind. His treatment plans for the body take into account nutrition, physical exercise and sleep hygiene in addition to medication support. In the area of the mind and emotions, he focuses on cognitive restructuring, helping the individual learn to appropriately express what they feel while directing what they allow themselves to think. For those patients who have a spiritual world view, Dr. Mech provides encouragement and support in the direction of their spiritual maturation.
 

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