Symptoms and Conditions: Mental Health

Discussing appropriate clothing

Question My 16-year-old is overweight and is finally starting to attend school dances. She makes her own decisions about clothing, but ends up wearing outfits that are grossly inappropriate given her size. How can I talk with her about this … Continue reading

Should young children take anti-depressents? Dr. Ramey answers your questions!

Question My physician prescribed anti-depressant medication for my eleven-year-old. The medicine seems to be helping but I’m worried about getting my child dependent on these drugs. She says she can’t wait to take the medicine to make her feel better. … Continue reading

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