Hi All, I have been a 13yr old son who is now on Lexapro and a mild anti psychotic. As you can probably appreciate the doctors never determined if his "onset" is genetic or situational. We are one day post hospitilization (which he claims did not help, and no surprise there...a lot of people trying to cope and kept in an "artificial" environment.) My son still notes suicidal ideations though he ceased mentioning this in the hospital. He says he feels suicidal (of course I cannot ignore this). Trying to avoid a half hour discussion where I am "talking him" from the edge I let him know something at the job is pulling me away from the call and ask that he call me back in 30 min. (Nail biter). He does not call. He seems to be okay says the housekeeper/nanny. Is he going through puberty and manipulating me. He is very smart, not known to be "crafty" but has really done a number on me over the past year (before I knew he was suffering from depression and only thought he had a physical infliction...)

Any recommendations for how to interact with my son?

All advices, suggestions are appreciated. I am so out of my element and feel so unsettled.

Thanks Ali