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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
You've made the appointment, so now what can you expect from your first visit? How can you best be prepared?
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