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Mar 12, 2014, 10:33 AM
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Ok, so Tomorrow I go to my therapist, for things not related to my depression, & suicidal thoughts.I am still minor. Ok, so I do have a plan, & contemplated a lot.
If I tell her: What will mt therapist do? Will she tell my mom about my depression? I know she will about thoughts, What will she do after I tell? How ca I get myself to tel her |
 BeaFlower
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Mar 12, 2014, 10:45 AM
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Hi Fox and Hound,
You are a minor.. so there are a few things to consider for your therapist. 1. The Law 2. Ethics 3. Clinical Practice This means in general your therapy is semi-confidential. As it is your parent/guardian to gives the consent to treatment they have a right to know the content of your treatment. But it depends highly on your age. There is a difference if you are 10 years old or 15 years old. A therapist will tell you in advance how far confidentiality can go with you and you could ask that question very specifically. Ask about what she will do, in which cases she will inform your parents etc. BUT, the therapist is first and foremost there to help YOU! They will make the judgement about what they will disclose or not. They won't disclose everything usually, except if you express suicidal thoughts very often or if your depression puts you in danger in any way, harms you or your surroundings in any way. Most therapists will keep a high level of confidentiality with adolescents. I hope it goes well and I hope you feel able to ask your therapist all these questions.
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Mar 12, 2014, 11:14 AM
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The age issue goes out the window if your therapist thinks you are in intimidate danger of harming yourself. By law they have to inform someone, in the case of adults that means placing you in "in patient" treatment. As a minor you might have more options, but therapist would have to at least tell your parents.
A lot depends on how close to the edge you are, and I hope you are far away from it.
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Mar 12, 2014, 11:44 AM
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I am 16, & turn 17 really soon
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Mar 13, 2014, 06:01 AM
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She is not obligated to tell your mom about depression, unless she believes/sees it getting to a point where you are a danger to yourself or others. Therapists are mandated to report suicidal thoughts, intentions, and self harm in minors. Actually they are mandated to report minors being harmed in any way at all - whether it is self harm or it is coming from another person.
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Mar 14, 2014, 12:23 PM
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Hi! At the end did you talk with her?
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