As a child psychiatrist, I help teenagers struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide. It’s also my job to communicate with parents during what is often a very difficult and scary time. …
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I hope that parents take this article to heart. If there is a history of bipolar disorder in the family, knowing the warning signs and seeking appropriate help can prevent decades of heartache for your child and opportunities being derailed due to a treatable illness.
In addition crying jags and depression itself can be a sign of abuse (at home, school or elsewhere). It is important that everyone, especially educators know the signs. There may be no one at home who is willing to help the child for fear of exposing themselves.
I find your blog both insightful and comforting. My son recently committed suicide and has communicated with us in many ways. This inspired me to write a blog as well: Channeling Erik: Conversations with my Son in the Afterlife. (www.drmedhus.com/channelingerik) It is my hope that, with the help of a talented medium, a book can come of this. The goal would be to, with Erik’s help, elucidate and demystify the death process, the nature of the afterlife, the survival of consciousness after death, reincarnation, how thought creates reality, and the quantum physics behind all of it, among other spiritual matters. I hope to help those who are bereaved, those who fear death, and those who are curious to understand the bigger picture. Healing others seems to be important to my own healing process. Please keep up the good work. Your wisdom is sorely needed I a word that years for spirituality and a deeper understanding. xoxo Elisa
Thank you for both of your comments. I am sorry for your loss Elisa, and hope you find comfort.
I agree with Noreen that it is critical that educators recognize symptoms as a way to help make sure that students are not alone and can function at their best.
Thank you,
Sincerely, Nancy
I am at an impass, i need to be away from my mother, she sets me off, and has never been able to help, and no other adult i know will take me seriously about my deppression. i literly think about suicide more then 3 times a daY
Thanks for addressing this topic. Parents need to know that they CAN help their children.
You give some good ideas for things to look for in your child. I find lots of parents excuse their child’s behavior as typical teenage behavior when it really isn’t. You’re right, talking and listening are some of the most important things we can do for our children.