Q. I'm a single mom of a 9-year-old. He has bipolar disorder and has been on all kinds of medicine. He's thrown things at me and bruised me so much that I had to call the police for the things he's done to me, friends and family. Is there anything more I can do to help him and myself?

A. Your son's medication isn't enough for dealing with his problems. You need regular counseling to help you set limits for him, and he needs immediate help managing his anger. Ask your son's psychiatrist ...

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