Why did they ask this?

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DS2 is under the CAMHS team for investigation for ASD. He already has an informal dx of sensory processing disorder and dyspraxia.

One of the questions CAMHS asked was whether i have ever suffered from depression. I keep reading (online ) that i won't have caused any of his issues so why would they ask this?

(Have also posted in SN for diff perspective)

It is normal in psychiatry to ask if there is a family history of mental illness. They will ask everyone.

It was asked as part of a questionnaire to do with DS2. The previous questions had all been about him and his behaviours.

They always ask that ask, it's just a standard question. There is nothing in the world you could have done to cause his ASD. Please don't feel you have done anything wrong x