Mental Health
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Seeking Moms Whos Children Have Mental Disorders
Asked by D.T. from Washington DC
on January 11, 2007
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I am searching for moms that have children that have mental disorders~~>>> bipolar--add--adhd--odd ect......I have a 12 yr old dsughter with severe mood disorder and j...
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- D., I see you've gotten many different and differing pieces of advice. I too have a 14 year old son with ADHD, Tourette's, ODD and probably a few other disorders. I ca...
- I have a 15(soon to be 16)year old daughter, who's been diagnose as MMR. I've only considered having her placed, only one time. I'm glad that I didn't! But I get her...
- D., I understand what your going through. I have 2 teenage sons that both have disorders. My oldest has ADHD, PTSD, depression & generalized anxiety. My youngest ha...
Health- Immunizations
Asked by J.J. from Washington DC
on June 19, 2008
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Hello, would anyone know of a place that gives immunizations for 1yr and 4yr old? I am looking for a place that does not charge an arm and a leg or free *smile*. I d...
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- I would check with the school that you are districted too. Since kids have to be immunized they do offer alternative ways to get children immunized and offer clinics....
- J., Here is the info I have on Howard County. I didn't see any information about residency or income requirements, so it might be worth a call. Howard County Heal...
- Hi J.- Here is some additional info that I think may be helpful. It's always best to apply and let them decide. www.dhr.state.md.us/how/medical/mchip.htm Ho...
Health Insurance
Asked by R.P. from Cleveland
on July 27, 2011
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I am shopping aorund for health insurance for myself and i am not sure what insurance companies that are tried and true in ohio. I have tried anthem and found a good p...
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- Look carefully at their evaluation requirements. I suspect that for $180 a month (never heard of a plan that cheap!), you'll have to go through a medical review first....
- call a broker in your area. that will save you time because you tell them what you want and they do the shopping around for you.
- That's cheap--I'd jump on it.
Recommendations on a Psychiatrist Sensitive to Women's Mental Health
Asked by G.J. from Atlanta
on May 22, 2008
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Thank you very much for reading this request. As a mother and a woman, do you have a reputable psychiatrist (MD) that you can recommend? I was advised by my OB to see ...
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- Here's another recommendation for Dr. Sandra Diehl. She IS a terrific doctor. When I questioned whether or not my issues might be more bipolar in nature, and left a ...
- G., There is Northside mental Health and they treat almost any type of mental illness. their number is ###-###-#### I have taken my daughter there for years and I h...
- I don't usually do this but I do not recommend the office of Brian Kennedy. I received such slow bad service at the front desk that after waiting an hour we left. I ...
9 Yr Olds Mental Health
Asked by L.T. from Phoenix
on October 19, 2006
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My 9 year old daughter has crazy mood swings. She will have a hysterical crying fit over the smallest things and the rest of the time all she does is wine and complain...
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- Given the genetic predisposition for mental health issues, I would have you daughter evaluated by a child psychiatrist. If you need a referral, I would ask your pediat...
- My husband is Bi-polar and its a very trying mental illness, I have a 14 month old and I am also concerned that she will develop it too. All I can say is you should tr...
- Consider having her evaluated by a psychologist and/or psychiatrist. She may be suffering from a rapid cycling form of bipolar disorder. This is more prevelant now t...
Need Good Mental Health Vitamins~
Asked by N.T. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2009
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HI,
I am looking for a mood enhancer! I have heard St. John's Wort helps mild depression but what are the side effects? Any other good vitamin suggestions for lack ...
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- Hi N., There are two vitamins/supplements that have really helped me boost my mood: getting enough B-vitamins, selenium, and iron in a great multi, and getting enou...
- I am experiencing good results with some vitamins I've been taking. They are pricier than walmart brand, but considerably more effective as well. The research and all ...
- 5HTP it's great 100 mils..i like that combo w/ Chill Pill but i haven't been able to find chill pill so i'll have to order it...i've been using it with L-Theanine try...
Family Hx of Mental Illness-does This Effect Your Decision to Have More Kids???
Asked by A.B. from Madison
on May 2, 2012
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A little background...My father-in-law has bipolar disorder and probably my brother-in-law too, and significant hx of alcoholism in my family and husband's family. Bes...
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- My paternal grandmother and my sister had both been put in institutions for mental illness. My third son began showing signs of mental illness at age 17, which is the ...
- My name is Dad on Purpose, and I am an alcoholic. My wife and I discussed this, as I was very reluctant about having kids for fear that they might inherit my 'gift'...
- Heck if we all did this, there would be no more children. Our families both have family members on the mental illness scale in different ways. I have even suffered...
Advice for Dealing with New Inlaw That Has Diagnosed Mental Illness
Asked by X.C. from Boston
on March 18, 2010
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So one of my close relatives is about to marry someone with mental illness. I have asked a few times what in particular is wrong and I dont get the full story. So fa...
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- This is a tough one. Try to develop a tougher skin and realize the blow ups are just the illness talking. Depending on what the illness is, you may never know what w...
- My brother has severe OCD and my sister also suffers from an amorphous mental illness. She has had numerous labels because she is smart and knows how to lie to a thera...
- I am finding it hard to respond to your questions without more knowledge of the persons illness. What is your relation to the relative? Cousin, sibling??? I would star...
Do You Allow Your Kids to Stay Home from School for "Mental Health Days"
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 5, 2012
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Next year I will have two kids starting school full time.. (all day kinder and first grade). I knwo when I was little my mom let me stay home once in a while and play...
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- Absolutely. ((Overly long answer edited))
- "I" have had mental health days by letting my son stay home :) ETA: we've always done private, so no one's paycheck was in jeopardy. I pay tuition no matter what!
- I usually let my girl stay home every once in a blue moon. At least once a year we do the 1/2 price Wednesday at the zoo and her Grandpa usually comes down every coupl...
Mental Health
Asked by K.V. from Norfolk
on May 16, 2008
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Does anybody know of a good residential group home for teens in the Virginia Beach area. Counseling is not working. I need help before something bad happens.
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- In norfolk they have The Barry Robinson Center. They have a good reputation. You should talk to a social worker to get a referral. The Pines also takes in residenti...
- The counselor should be able to point you in the right direction, if not, call the Community Services Board. Good luck and hang in there!!
- Hi K., Try the Tidewater Regional Group Home Commission at www.trghc.org/resident.htm Hope this helps. D.
