[ABeautifulLie]

Recently Ive been having suicidal thoughts again and started SI again. If I tell my T this tomorrow, what would she do? Also since Im a teen would she have to tell my parents this?

[Victoria'smom]

yes your parents will be told in my experience but it's upto T.

[Skeezyks]

Hello ABeautifulLie: If you're having suicidal thoughts & you're self-harming, it's important to reach out for help in real life. The Skeezyks sends warm hugs your way with the hope that you will be able to find the strength to do so...

[annielovesbacon]

It's up to your T but most T's will not do anything drastic (like hospitalize you) just for having suicidal thoughts. It's if you are making specific plans to kill yourself that your T will do something more than just talk to you about it.
As for telling your parents, I'm not sure. I would recommend telling your T without worrying about if your parents will be told, because it will feel a lot better to get that weight off your chest and share it with someone who can help you. But you could ask your T before hand what her policy is on telling parents. A good T will do all she can to honor confidentiality, even for minors.

[ThisWayOut]

I'm sorry to hear you are struggling so much right now.

What t might do is dependant on a lot of things, like t's confidentiality policy, local laws, t's concern about your safety, etc... can you ask t about the confidentiality policy, and what would be grounds for breaking it?

Regardless of how t might respond, it's probably a good idea to reach out about this stuff. If nothing else, t might be able to help you feel less overwhelmed.

The t I first told about my self harm (back in high school), never mentioned it to my parents. She did eventually tell them about my eating disorder because I came close to needing medical intervention with it, but the sh wasn't severe enough to warrant her breaking confidentiality. I just had to keep her in the loop about things...

[PinkFlamingo99]

It depends on the laws where you live. Here you are entitled to confidentiality from your parents from age 14. However, if she thinks you are seriously suicidal (intent, means, plan, date, etc...) she has to report or send you to be evaluated at the hospital.

I have had my confidentiality broken to be sent to the hospital. But legally here, as long as you are over 14, this doesn't have to involve your parents. Check out your local laws.

[SoConfused623]

Originally Posted by ABeautifulLie

Recently Ive been having suicidal thoughts again and started SI again. If I tell my T this tomorrow, what would she do? Also since Im a teen would she have to tell my parents this?

So sorry to hear how much you're struggling! My teen years were very, very difficult and I know what a hard time it is! I just sent you a private message, please read it when you have a minute. Sending lots of hugs!