Our 16 year old has been in a secure unit for 5 weeks with depression and anxiety. It seems a combination of self pressure to do well at school, a feeling that we increase that pressure with our expectations and a difficulty fitting in with friends, who seems to be maturing more quickly. Some days she does not want us to visit, which is very tough and other days are fine. She seems to blame mum more than dad and is now saying she does not want to live at home. This has gone from what I thought was my worst nightmare when they took her in, to my new worst nightmare, now she does not want to come home. I just wondered how other parents have dealt with similar situations and if you have any advice for us. Thanks
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Child mental health
16 year old now in 5th week in inpatient unit
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Lifestooshorttosleep · 07/06/2015 11:45
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