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How Can I Help A Teenager Who Has Thoughts Of Not Wanting To Live?
Good afternoon sir I wanted to know about my 16 years old son my son studies in class12 but he didn t confined himself and sometime he behave very strange that he ask that he does not want to live. I wanted to consult a doctor but he did not want to go. Please sir understand my problem and clear it
Mon, 4 Mar 2024
Hi,
Your child seems to be suffering from symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Ideation of suicidal thoughts is an emergency for which you should immediately consult a psychiatrist. Your child may be needed treatment with counselling or treatment with anxiolytic or/and anti-depressive medicines etc., under guidance of a psychiatrist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Your child seems to be suffering from symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Ideation of suicidal thoughts is an emergency for which you should immediately consult a psychiatrist. Your child may be needed treatment with counselling or treatment with anxiolytic or/and anti-depressive medicines etc., under guidance of a psychiatrist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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