My daughter has schizophrenia. The psychiatrist at her mental health center prescribed an antipsychotic. I know some of these drugs increase risk of diabetes and heart disease. What sort of clinical monitoring do you advise?
I’ve tried to quit smoking three times. A friend suggested that instead of giving cigarettes up all at once that I try to kick the habit gradually. Which method is best?
I’ve recently started dating a man who is afraid of dogs. The problem is, I’ve owned a black lab for 10 years and don’t want to surrender my pet. Are there any treatments for this type of phobia?
My 8-year-old son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder several years ago. Now a new therapist thinks the problem might be temper dysregulation disorder. What is that? How is it treated?
What is a medical home? And is it useful for people with mental health problems?
My elderly uncle can’t seem to recover from the loss of his dog. Is it normal to grieve for months when a pet dies? When is it time to encourage him to seek mental health help?
I have a friend who was diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. What is this disorder and what causes it?
My son always seems to be in trouble at school. His elementary school teacher told me she thinks he has sensory processing disorder. What is that?
An analysis of Medicaid data showed an increase in spending on depression care, mainly on medications.
Research suggests that people who drink coffee may be less susceptible to depression.