A teen patient texted her friends about suicidal thoughts, and her stepmother found out. How should I counsel them?
October 7, 2013
Q: A teen female patient of mine texted several of her friends disclosing that she felt suicidal. She did not disclose a plan, nor was there a suicide pact for her group of friends. Her stepmother found out about this text message several days later, and felt obligated to call the parents of all the friends […]