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Originally Posted by Vickie in Phoenix
I assume that when you say "MD" you mean psychiatrist. Because if he is seeing someone other than a psychiatrist, he is wasting his time. Only psychiatrists know how to diagnose serious MI and prescribe medications properly. But I'm sure you know this. Just checking. 
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I agree. More than that though, I think he ALSO needs to see a psychologist for therapy in conjunction with the medications. I also would call the kid on his "bluff" and get him placed in some sort of residential program. He probably also needs assessed for alcohol and drug addiction/abuse. I don't ever take statements of suicidal intentions to chance. If they feel bad enough to make the statement, intention doesn't really factor into it--the kid needs help ASAP before it spirals out of control again.
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