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My friends mom died in 2011 at when she was 14 she's 17 now and lately she's been down and depressed hardly eating she wont have counselingwhat canido?

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

THERAPY: All you can do is to try and encourage her to seek help. Provide support.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Therapy is best: Perhaps she will go to a grief support group through her local hospital or church. It sometimes takes the feeling of stigma away when in a group. Once there, she may realize that one to one therapy is good also. You might go w/her for support. Thanks for being a good friend.

Answered 3/31/2014

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