DD 13 doesn't feel she can keep herself safe

[custardbear]

What do I do?
She's been slipping down hill for a month or so. Self harming (scratches on arm), slack thoughts. Seen the GP, got a referral to psych in 6-8 months. Seen paediatrician consultant who referred her (but self harm started after this appointment).
She's currently on the phone to the CAMHS crisis line
This has come out of the blue

Oh the poor girl. I'm glad she can talk to you. On a practical level are you able to be at home whenever she is?

Yes we both WFH mostly, my DH all the time. She's only here along if we pop to the shop and she wants to stay alone

I'm with her now she's off school. School nurse who deals with MH problems is calling later

My DD seems ok. She keeps talking about going to a MH ward for help 🥺

I had this at around this age, I thought I was going mad - it was down to anxiety and intrusive thoughts. It really helped me to understand all about intrusive thoughts and realise there were lots of other people with the same thing.
When you say slack thoughts what do you mean - could it be intrusive thoughts? Could you read up on it and help her understand what is going on?

Thanks @Tal45 - how long did this go on for?
Slack was meant to say black

Your poor daughter I would maybe lock away Any bleaches tablets and sharp knives just to make your house as safe as possible if she is feeling like she can’t keep herself safe. Hope she gets help she needs

Check what she's looking at on her phone. A social media break might be helpful right now.
Exercise is a natural mood lifter.

We are in the same situation. I’ve just posted actually, looking for advice. I’m so sorry. My daughter has a history of MH issues (OCD) but has been well for some years. And now this. It seems to me there is something serious going on. We called CAMHS again, and she has been moved up their list after attempting on her life. So you have resources to get her seen privately? 6 months is too long to wait.

I wouldn't be leaving her alone, even to pop to the shops. She's not safe with her thoughts and it only takes a few minutes

@Treelines @custardbear i just heard there is a special on LBC radio this afternoon about child mental health and the lack of help available. Might be worth a listen or for you even to call in to make the public aware of what you are going through with our children?

LBC Its sometime between now and 4pm. I am not involved with it, but have a DD with MH heath issues and have been struggling for a long time to get help, support or even good advice.

its on now

Thanks @SoTiredNeedHoliday - I've only just seen this, what did they say? Is there an LBCcatxh up? I may look it up