Fatherless Sons And Depression
Dr. David Fassler of ABC News' Medical Unit responds to a viewer's question about whether Strattera could be making her 6-year-old son depressed. Dr. Fassler responds with information about depression and gives advice on how to get more information about the boy's treatment.
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