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How can i tell parent about mental illness?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Be candid: Be prepared to be asked questions about what your symptoms are and how they effect you. Take care.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/22/2014

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