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What are the pros and cons of family counseling?

My family has been broken ever since me and my ex's divorce. Both of our kids seem like they really don't trust us. Should we consider family counseling? What are the pros and...
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Can acupuncture help with anxiety attacks?

I'm 27, and I have an anxiety attack almost a few times a week. Can acupuncture actually help my anxiety attacks?
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Can MRIs of the brain detect mental illnesses?

My friend's psychiatrist believes that he has schizophrenia and wants to confirm it with a functional MRI. Do these imaging tests really detect mental illnesses?
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Should I be on anti-anxiety medications?

I'm 32 years old, and I have crippling anxiety. Sometimes, my anxiety gets so bad that I can't leave the house at all. Should I be on medications? What should I do?
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How are children affected by abandonment?

My husband and I are raising my sister's child that she abandoned when she was a baby. We would like to be prepared for any psychological issues that are down the road. How are...
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What are the long-term effects of Ritalin on children?

My 13-year-old son was prescribed Ritalin for his ADD, and I'm worried about the effects of his meds on his brain development. Are there long-term effects of Ritalin in children?...
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What are common side effects of Zoloft?

My doctor prescribed me with Zoloft and I don't think it's working. Since I started taking it, I'm feeling even more drowsiness and depressed. Are these common side effects of...
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Can someone have more than one type of autism?

My son was diagnosed with a moderate form of autism, but now I think he has more than one type, like Asperger's, since he's very high-functioning with certain things. Is this...
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Is geriatric depression connected to fibromyalgia?

My grandmother was officially diagnosed with geriatric depression after her stroke, and now she's complaining of chronic pain. I think it could be fibromyalgia. Is it possible...
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What causes one to focus on negative thoughts?

I'm 22 years old. I don't think I have depression or a more serious mental illness but I do find myself feeling down often. It's like I'm always having negative feelings about...
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Is Risperdal safe for young kids?

My 8 year old daughter was examined by a psychiatrist who said that she had ADD. She wants to treat our daughter with Risperdal, but we both want to make sure it's the right step...
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Are there side effects of attention deficit medications?

I was just diagnosed with adult ADD and I'm in my early 30s. l'm very uneasy about the thought of taking the medication for. Are there side effects of attention deficit medications?...
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Does mental illness cause hallucinations?

I'm 32 years old and I hear music even when there is none playing. It really scares me. Does this mean that I have a mental illness? Should I see a doctor?
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Why does my son have trouble focusing?

My 9-year-old son has a lot of trouble focusing at school and it's beginning to affect his grades. I also noticed that he fidgets a lot. It's been happening for a while but I...
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What causes someone to be a compulsive liar?

My sister is a compulsive liar, and it's really bad. She's had this problem for a while and I noticed that she lies to everyone, even me. It's affected her relationships, with...
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Can a general practitioner diagnose depression?

I think that I might have depression, but I don't really know who I should go to for treatment. . . or who would really diagnose it. Can a primary doctor or GP diagnose depressive...
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What are the first signs of autism?

I think my son might have autism. He's 5 years old, and has difficulty understanding what other kids his age are learning. He also has a few speech issues. Could he have autism?...
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How will a therapist help me with my depression?

I want to go to a therapist to discuss my feelings and emotions after the passing of my mother. I've been really depressed and I can't get over it (it happened a year ago). Do...
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Is borderline personality disorder serious?

My father was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, and he had it for a long time already. Is this a serious disorder? He's in talk therapy for it now.
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What could I do for my daughter's self-esteem?

My daughter is having issues with her self-esteem and her appearance. I'm not sure where it's coming from because she's a beautiful girl. . . Is there anything that I can do...
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