Barbara Farkas, M.D., P.C.

Sexual harassment is an evil selfish thing with many victims. There is always collateral damage, often far reaching.

Important read for parents (and kids)

I've been watching '13 Reasons Why' since having a few patients admitted to my unit directly related to watching it. I agree with Dr. Koplewicz, it glamorizes suicide of a girl who had no seemingly significant risk factors (unlike the book). Moreso, the victim encourages bullying of the people she claimed bullied her. I see no upside to this show except to Netflix's bottom line. It does not 'encourage a dialogue' in most families as most parents have only recently heard ab...out it and their kids have already watched it. I was one of those parents. My advice, keep yourself involved in your kids life from the get go, be proactive, know what they plan on watching before they watch it.

Well worth the time watching!

I'm actually amazed and sickened at how many people are bringing their kids into this, 'my 3 year old is upset about the bad man,' 'my nine year old is crying and scared,' and on and on. As a child psychiatrist I tell you all this, your kids are a reflection of YOU They learn respect from YOU They learn loyalty from YOU... They learn values from YOU They learn honesty from YOU STOP scaring them , it does a young child no good, it only breeds anxiety and future visits to someone like me. YOU are their world, the president elect really means very little to them but YOUR reaction means a lot. SET A GOOD EXAMPLE OF KINDNESS AND UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF!

FB gives support for suicidal posts, can really help save some lives

Have kids been given too much power for their own good?

New way of approaching treatment for depression is on the horizon

Very well said. The horrible stigma of mental illness.

This is just in, but while it may mean keeping a closer eye on your picky eater's emotional health, no need for alarms