My DD struggled with mental health issues for over 3 years, combined with ASD, leading to severe anxiety/suicidal ideation - in the last year they have been in a much better place with the help of extensive therapy (inc. family), antidepressants, exercise, support from school etc A very close friend of mine knew some of what was going on - but didn't really engage/support. My daughter is now at uni - and this friend now keeps telling me that her difficulties were simply down to 'academic pressure at school/the type of school they attended'. I also heard this explanation from her two children in their twenties. Am I wrong to be upset? If only my daughter's challenges were all down to this simple reason!!! I talked about the multiples issues they were facing and academic pressure wasn't one of them - so she obviously wasn't listening to a word I was saying and only wanted to come up with her own judgment. I know I will have to say something but where do I start....