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What's the best treatment for paranoia for a 13 years old?

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See doctor: Brain development in teenagers can make them prone towards paranoia as well as a host of other emotions. It is worth talking to the doctor to determine if the best course of treatment for the paranoia. In some cases a doctor may refer to a psychiatrist or psychotherapist to help address the problem. Substance use may be a cause, other organic causes should be ruled out. Severity determines tx.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Would strongly: encourage evaluation and treatment by a child psychiatrist.

Answered 8/14/2014

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