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My husband is recovering from a stroke but is getting depressed. How should I help him?

My husband suffered from a sudden stroke which paralyzed his left side. However with the medical treatment his condition is slowly improving. This incident has left him shaken...
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My child seems to be scared of going to school. How should I encourage him?

I am a parent of a 6 year old child. All of a sudden my son is showing extreme fear when it comes to going to school. I am beginning to get worried but I don’t want to shoot...
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What causes post natal depression in women?

My sister just delivered her first baby, however the doctors have detected her to be suffering from post natal depression. What could be causing this in her? We feel very upset...
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Is anxiety disorder normal with aging?

My dad is 76 years old and is now suffering with anxiety disorder. Even though clinically he is doing fine he feels very perturbed about doing even the mundane activities. He...
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Is there a link between loss of appetite and depression?

My father is 72 years old and is suffering from loss of appetite. He is having multiple health problems and is aloof and depressed most of the time these days. Could his loss...
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For how long does a course of treatment for depression normally last?

My son is 18 years old and is undergoing treatment for depression. What is the normal duration for which the treatment lasts?
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What causes depression in some people?

I am a 27 year old woman and I can feel certain symptoms of depression including the gloomy feeling throughout the day. What could be the cause for this condition? Is it a temporary...
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Autism and Gender

I have been diagnosed with an Autism spectrum disorder late on, I'm 39 and female. I have read a lot and watched several different documens online about various forms of Autism....
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Can I go to a psychiatrist instead of a psychologist?

Can I visit a psychiatrist without being prescribed medication? If I am looking to speak with a therapist, should I look for psychologists only?
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Do psychologists ever have a "time frame" in mind?

I know that some people choose to utilize therapy for years while others utilize it as a short-term fix. When a psychologist meets with someone, do they ever have a time frame...
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What is neuropsychology?

I had a head injury recently and I was referred to a neuropsychologist. What exactly do they do? How would they help me?
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How can I get over a fear of going to a psychologist?

I really want to go to a psychologist, but I'm embarrassed and fearful of immediately closing up when I meet with them. How can I overcome this? I feel stuck.
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Meltdowns Behaviour

My 5 year old has just started in year 1, he is good in school, behind in some things, but at home he still has meltdowns & if we're out sometimes runs off in a meltdown but hasn't...
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Nightmares stopped but have returned. What can I do?

I was diagnosed with PTSD 10 years ago after the death of a family member. Right after that and for months in a row, I had really bad nightmares, to the point where I'd avoid...
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Do therapists lead therapy sessions or do I?

I have anxiety (not officially diagnosed but it interferes with my everyday life) and I am considering therapy. I'd much rather have a format where the therapist takes the lead...
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Can my psychologist talk to anyone else about me?

Recently I had an appointment with my psychologist where I shared a lot. I'm worried about my information being discussed elsewhere. What is the confidentiality policy like for...
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I think I may be depressed. What do I do?

I retired 6 months ago and have been experiencing ongoing symptoms of depression. Where can I turn for help?
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Sudden mental fatigue--what can it be?

I've noticed that I am not able to put as much emotional and mental effort into many tasks, and I fear this will start to happen at my job. What can I do?
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I'm having some severe chest pain with anxiety. Is this dangerous? What could it be?

I suffer from anxiety, but recently I noticed it comes with severe and sharp chest pain. Is this normal? What can I do to prevent it?
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At night, thinking prevents me from sleeping. Can I do anything about it?

It normally takes me 1-2 hours to finally fall asleep at night. I can't stop thinking and it's hard for me to divert my thoughts. Why does this happen and how can I stop it from...
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