Is anyone here a GP who is able to explain what happens if someone discloses severe depression and suicidal thoughts?
Trying to convince a friend - single parent to 7yr old daughter-to seek help, but they have been told from elsewhere that the GP will be obliged to refer to Social Services and SS will remove the child due to suicidal thoughts. she says in no way would she ever harm the child and that thoughts are for when child is away with grandparents or father.
Frequently beating herself mentally and unable to concentrate, also scared she will lose job at work as job cuts on horizon.
She won't be fully honest with Drs about her mental health until she has some reassurance about what will happen with DRs and SS involvement.
She currently has what she's said is low level ADS-150mg Sertraline - which dr prescribed for anxiety, but had to stop them cold turkey 6-8 weeks back when being checked for something else at hospital,doesn't have any more left to restart until she sees GP which is likely 3 -4 weeks to get an appointment for a routine appointment and will struggle to cope until then.