Posted by harryp on May 8, 2004, at 15:04:59
In reply to any advice on what a good med is for a child?, posted by seeknsolace on May 8, 2004, at 9:00:58
Sounds like you have a really tough situation!
You definitely should get your son evaluated by a child and adolescent psychiatrist. He could be suffering from bipolar disorder. Suicidal threats always have to be taken seriously.
In addition, I would strongly recommend some form of family therapy. I personally think family therapy is indicated WHENEVER a child is having a serious problem, because a kid's troubles affect everyone in the family and usually cause communication breakdown. Being able to discuss things with your son with an experienced "referee" present could really make family life better for both of you.
Individual therapy for your son would probably help too.
The first thing to do is find out what you're dealing with. The suicidal threats worry me and you should definitely see a psychiatrist (child and adolescent specialist if at all possible) for a diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
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