Q: A girlfriend of mine has an obsession with her ex boyfriend. It’s been going on for about a year now and it started with just obsessive calling… Then into full blown stalking… And just recently she has made a suicide attempt in order to get his attention. She is a great person, she’s just [...]

Q: I feel that my friend is out for only herself. Two years ago I had to leave a very abusive marriage. My family and I are in a different state in the country. When I left my ex, our child was 8 months old. I was 24 years old and alone. I was going [...]

Q: I work at a nursing home. We have a resident that cannot be easily be redirected. She walks non-stop, back and forth even when she is exhausted, and she repeats the same thing over and over again. She has a few behavior meds that apparently are not doing a whole lot of good and [...]

Q: My mom is experiencing great depression. It seems like she’s getting worse. What should I do? A: First, be supportive. Talk to her, express your support, and let her know that you can tell she is not feeling well. Many people don’t feel they are depressed as they are more worried about the physical [...]

Q: I’m 21 yrs old. I’m a graduate and now I’m employed. My problem is that sometimes my mind is fully desperated and I lose all my confidence and feel lonely. But on the other hand, sometimes I feel fully free. I can’t keep a stable mind. A: From the situation you describe, you may [...]

Q: I’m in the middle of a custody battle where my baby’s father is an alcoholic and the judge just awarded him joint custody. What evidence can I present to the court that he is not suitable for joint custody given his excessive drinking? A: To change a custody award, you must present evidence that [...]

Q: Hi, I have been a victim of abuse for a period of 7 years by my husband. I recently terminated the relationship after he intended to continue his abuse against our newly born son. I left the home with my son, and he came after me apologizing. I have stood my ground, but admit [...]