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I can help with general mental health questions including depression, crisis intervention, drug abuse, and relationship questions. I am not able to give advice about medications or legal advice.
Experience in the area
Out patient therapist, emergency room social worker, and drug and alcohol counselor
Education/Credentials
masters degree in social work, State social work license
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Katherine | 03/10/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much, Chris. Everything helps ..... |
| Janet | 02/15/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Chris-Thank you so very much for volunteering ..... |
| Annette | 02/14/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, this advice helps so much ..... |
| Ross | 02/03/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for taking the time to respond ..... |
| -- | 10/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thankyou |
Recent Answers from Chris Harris
2010-02-22 Dealing with DPD:
Katherine, My apologies for the timeliness of this response we are having some technical troubles. DPD may or may not be your issue here. You will need a thorough evaluation by a licensed professional
2010-02-20 needing some help:
Lorrie, I do not diagnose people as part of my practice and it is nearly impossible to do so online. I will assume your two diagnoses are correct approximations of how you presented at that time. Given
2010-02-13 Medication & Doctor:
Annette, I am not sure what her problem is but it sounds like depression based on her meds. What she needs is a therapist to teacher some coping skills and how to deal with her feelings and anxieties
2010-02-11 stabilized on medication:
Janet, The hospital will not be reimbursed in most cases because the emergency is not medical it is psychiatric so you would be in the wrong level of care. Some people are admitted to a medical floor
2010-02-10 stabilized on medication:
Janet, I doubt you could be admitted to a med/surg bed presenting with a psychiatric problem. The hospital would not be reimbursed for the care. Have you tried partial or IOP? Partial offers a more
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