Dr. Glenn David Hirsch M.D.

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• ADHD: How it Impacts the Family

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• What Is Trichotillomania: Risk Factors and Treatment

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• St. John's Wort: Benefits, Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects

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• What are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?

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• What Medications Help in Treating Eating Disorders?

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