Ask Dr. B
Each week, Dr. Bengtson answers reader questions about things of interest to them.
Blog posts detailing each question and answer are listed below.
To submit a question, please use the CONTACT section below.

How To Grieve
In this week’s Ask Dr B. column, a concerned wife asks Dr. B. for advice about her grieving husband. It applies to anyone who has a grieving family member.

Helping the Suicidal
In today’s Ask Dr. B. column, a concerned reader seeks help on how to help a suicidal friend. Dr. B offers her professional suggestions.

How to Help a Picky Eater
In today’s Ask Dr. B column, Dr. Bengtson addresses a reader’s question about how to help a child who is a picky eater.

How to Comfort a Friend Who Has Lost a Child
In today’s “Ask Dr. B” column, Dr. Bengtson answers a reader who wants to know how to comfort a friend who has lost a child.

Preparing For an Empty Nest
Parenthood and the marital relationship changes significantly after children leave home and create an empty nest. Dr. Bengtson offers advice on how to prepare.

Managing Bipolar Disorder
Today’s reader asks why many who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder go off their medication. Dr. Bengtson explains why and what to do about it.

Trouble Communicating With My Child on the Autism Spectrum
Parent-child communication can be a challenge, but even more so for a child on the autism spectrum. Dr. Bengtson offers practical tips to help.

Does My Child Have Attention Problems?
We all look like we have attention problems from time to time. So accurate diagnosis for our children is crucial. Dr. Bengtson explains what you need to know to determine if your child has a clinically significant attention problem, and if so, what to do about it.

Loving a Parent With Dementia
Learning to Love a Parent with Dementia is a difficult transition for many. As the incidence of dementia increases, so must our ability to cope. Dr. Bengtson offers hope.

How to Help a Depressed Loved One
It’s hard to know how to help a depressed loved one, especially if you’ve never been depressed. Dr. Bengtson gives practical tips on how to help a depressed loved one.
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