Q. My friends call me weird for seeing a therapist. They make fun of me every day at school. I go to one because I’m depressed. Should I stop?<em>– 15-year-old</em><strong>Mary Jo’s Response:</strong> No, you should not stop seeing ...
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<em>Note: I sought a suicide prevention related question to raise awareness during Suicide Prevention Week – Sept. 8-14. I’ve updated this column from 2006; the issue remains pertinent.</em>Q. As a teen, school years can be complicated and demanding. You are not ...
Q. It’s only been a week and I’m already sick of school.My mom and me moved this summer so I started eighth grade in a new district where I don’t know a single person. It wasn’t like I had so many friends in my old school. Up until third grade I did, but since then my group of friends ...
Q:I’m worried about my friend. I’m worried because I think my friend is depressed. I fear he uses alcohol to mask his sadness. We went to different colleges and he was heavy into the frat scene. I see him every couple months now that we’ve graduated. He can’t find a job in his field and ...
Q: My daughter leaves for college soon and I’m a nervous wreck. I know protecting her is an illusion even when she’s at home. It just feels safer when she’s sleeping under my roof. She’s my only and it’s been just the two of us for the last 10 years. Any advice for how to prepare her ...
Q:Can you write something in your column to make my parents calm down about the apps on my phone? They saw something on TV about how kids are in danger and all they do now is check my texts and my phone app use. They’re so afraid, it’s making me nervous. I’m fine. Most kids are just fine. ...