March 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

I've read that patients suffering from schizophrenia have high levels of dopamine. Are high dopamine levels the cause of schizophrenia or a consequence?

March 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Is it effective to stop a child's medication for one or two days a week to give his or her body "a rest"?

March 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

For a person who suffers from schizophrenia but responds well to treatment, what are the implications in using cannabis and alcohol?

March 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

My brother, who suffers from schizophrenia, has gained a lot of weight due to his meds. Any recommendations other than exercise and diet?  

March 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

If families initiate treatment, why is it so difficult to involve them in an intervention?

March 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Is it possible to diagnose an 8-year-old child with schizophrenia? Can schizophrenia be detected in children? And if so, how might the treatment of a schizophrenic child differ from that of an adult?

March 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Could someone who is depressed heal over time on their own?

March 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

What should I do with a 15-year-old teenager who refuses to take medication?

March 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

What are the symptoms/warning signs of psychotic disorders in a young adolescent?

March 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Why Why do some children and adults respond to certain medications, while others do not?