by Lisa Little, M.Sc., Chartered Psychologist
(About Lisa)Questions:
(The most recently answered questions are closest to the top.)
- "I have a sister back east who is currently experiencing a severe manic episode..."
- "I'm 21 years old, and having been dealing with mental health issues since I can remember..."
- "My name is Salman; 21 year old I have been suffering from depression..."
- "How do you suggest to someone that they should see someone for help..."
- "It all started when I read a book called "Cut"..."
- "My son, 22, is in his 3rd week of hospitalization in Nashville..."
- "I have a daughter who has fallen in love with a charming young man..."
- "For 2-3 months I have no feelings I feel numb..."
- "I had previously noticed a notion I had received regarding my therapist..."
- "My son suffers from what, I believe, is social anxiety disorder..."
- "My sister who is 5 years younger stopped speaking to me this past Mother's Day..."
- "My significan't other (we were engaged until recently) has bi polar disorder..."
- "dear lisa my name is chrissy and im 21 yrs old i have some serious issues that are going to ruin my marrage..."
- "I have a question about my 28 year old daughter. She has just recently married..."
- "My husband has had a depression problem for all of his life. He has been to different doctors..."
- "Dear Psychologist: I am in need of some serious advice..."
- "i don't know if you are the person to ask but i have been depressed most of my life..."
- "what is the best way to treat anger/sadness?"
- "My husband does not necessarily fit the descriptions that I find here for any of your mood disorders, but he goes through..."
- "I am a 27-year-old female and I started having mental problems at the age of around 20..."
- "Can you recommend a good book about depression and anxiety?..."
- "Over the past four months I've been getting counseling and read a book that has caused me to face some depressing realities..."
- "What is Borderline Personality? A doctor once mentioned I might be- does that mean I am not really one person but a bunch?"
- "Are psychologist equipped to handle depression - I was told it was chemical?"
- "Does a Psychologist have to be a PhD?"
- "What types of questions should a person ask a psychologist..."
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