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What is borderline personality disorder?

My 17-year-old daughter was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. What is borderline personality disorder? Is it serious?
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What is the long-term effect of Ritalin on young children?

The doctor just prescribed Ritalin for my 10-year-old son's ADD. What is the long-term effect of Ritalin on young children?
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How can I help my daughter get over her breakup?

My 15-year old daughter broke up with her boyfriend and she is devastated. How can I help her get over it?
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When is the right time to talk to my son about sex?

My son is 13 years old and I think that I should talk to him about sex, but don't know when the right time is. Any suggestions?
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How can I help my son to gain confidence?

My son is 14 and is struggling a bit in school. Sometimes he comes home after school and complains about his peers picking on him. He feels insecure and I want to help him, but...
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Is my son going through puberty?

My 12-year-old son has been acting weird for the last couple of months. He shouts at us, leaves the house without saying anything and spends time on his phone. Is he going through...
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What medications help ADHD?

My 11-year-old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD and we're still trying to figure out her treatment. Her doctor wants her to be on Adderall. Is this a safe medication for ADHD?...
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Can antidepressants cause eye problems in teens?

My teenage son was recently put on antidepressants, and I've noticed that he has been squinting a lot since he started his prescription. Can antidepressants cause eye problems?...
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What medication is given to kids for anxiety?

My son has really bad anxiety and I don't know what I should do to help him treat it. He's only 13 years old. Would he need medication to manage his anxiety? What medication...
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What should I do if daughter is being a bully?

There's signs that my daughter is bullying kids younger than her (she's 13) at school, and I'm not sure of what I should do for this. How can I talk to her about this, and tell...
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Where should my son go to get tested for ADHD?

My son is 13 years old, and I want him to get tested for ADHD because I noticed that he's not focusing in school and he just can't sit still. Where should I take him?
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Is anxiety common in young children?

My 10 year old child seems very anxious all the time, and I'm not really sure why. How common is anxiety in children?
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How does depression affect my daughter's confidence?

My 16-year-old daughter struggles with depression and I can tell that it's affecting her interactions in social situations and her confidence in general. Why does depression have...
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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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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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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 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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Is it possible for kids to have OCD?

I think my daughter has OCD. She gets very obsessive with her routines and how things appear. Like pencils need to be in a certain way, or if she doesn't do this at a certain...
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Can kids go to anger management?

My daughter is 13 years old, and she seems angry all the time. This started after our divorce, so I think it could actually be stemming from that. Should I take her to anger...
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Why is my teenager so aggressive with me?

My son is 16 years old, and lately he has been really aggressive with both me and my husband. We're not sure why. He doesn't listen to us at all, he goes out without asking if...
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