How do you get a 19 year old who has already been convicted of a felony into rehab for cocaine abuse? Family complications outlined inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 7, 2009 - 8 answers

Should I mention my mental illness on my graduate school statement of intent? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2009 - 24 answers

How should I go about handling my (very) mentally ill father who goes through (primarily) emotionally/psychologically abusive phases with anyone he holds a relationship with? Completely cutting off contact is probably not a solution for a few reasons. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 3, 2009 - 23 answers

I am looking for a forum or community (e.g. Facebook group) about mental illness being dismissed by churches as sin or demon possession, or people with obvious mental illnesses not being referred to doctors by their pastors. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 7, 2009 - 4 answers

Is it legal (or even safe) to buy friendship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2009 - 38 answers

Should I reveal my depression to my co-workers? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2009 - 37 answers

Due to years of my mother’s mental illness, dependency on prescription medication, and wildly varying levels lying leading to all sort of trust issues, I am a 30-year old woman with a very complicated relationship with my aging mom. I feel more than a little guilt and sadness about this, and authentically would like to improve our relationship. There are, of course complications. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 3, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm looking for scientific information on whether a person who is not suffering from mental illness can experience ongoing, coherent auditory hallucinations, specifically voices. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2008 - 27 answers

I'm pretty sure my father is mentally ill and I need to get him into some sort of public assistance living situation. Does anyone have experience with something like that? What do I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 6, 2008 - 9 answers

How to manage an inheritance when we don' t know how responsible the person (now 18) will be? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 2, 2008 - 27 answers

Can incorrect and speculative family history be corrected on my medical records? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 17, 2008 - 4 answers

My friend is crazy, and does not accept it, and will not consider getting help [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 28, 2007 - 29 answers

My mother has gone bonkers, but she won't admit it on her own. How can I help her get help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2006 - 6 answers

My husband's grandson (my stepson's son) came to live with us last week after Child Protective Services removed him from his mother's care. She still has legal custody of him. What are the benefits and drawbacks of getting legal custody of him through the courts? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 6, 2005 - 4 answers

My partner shows all the classic signs of depression, yet vehemenently declares that they are not depressed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 20, 2005 - 15 answers