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I think that my brother is mentally ill as he always disobeys my parents and gives a deaf ear to any advice. how can we tackle this problem?

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Dr. Jeffrey Satinover answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not mentally ill: Patents often have a hard time with children who are difficult, but what you describe does not sound like mental illness. Perhaps you could ask your family doctor for a referral to a counselor.

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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