Jamaica Gleaner Let's Talk Life

Published: Monday Saturday | January 31, 2009

LET'S talk ... LIFE: Transforming behavioural disorder
Dear Counsellor: My 16-year-old son is giving problems at home and at school. He is disruptive, defiant and aggressive. He gets into fights, smokes ganja and stays out late at night and also is unable to read.

Poor communication hurting relationships
Lack of communication can have a debilitating effect on relationships as couples struggle to relate their feelings to each other.Psychologist Dr Grace Kelly says communication is the foundation of a relationship.

Doctor's Advice: Could she be pregnant?
Q Doc, I am a girl of 18, and I would like to know this. Is it really possible to become pregnant, even though one is a virgin? Several of my friends have told me that this is so.