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Preparing for Your First Appointment

How to prepare before your first appointment with a doctor or therapist.

Healthcare and the Internet - How Patients Can Benefit

A physician weighs on on how patients can use the vast the resources of the Internet to enhance their healthcare.

Easing Children's Fear about Seeing a Doctor

Advice for parents about how to ease their children's fear of seeing a doctor for "crazy people".

What Is Psychotherapy?

If you are visiting a psychologist or psychiatrist for therapy, this is a basic overview of what psychotherapy is.

What to Expect During Your First Therapy Session

A sneak preview of what you might expect to happen during a typical first visit to a therapist.

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