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14 yr old daughter diagnosed with clinical depression, on meds and is on suicide and self harm watch.no one to watch her at home, i have to return to work soon.what do i do? id rather quit then let harm come to her?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Talk to Psychiatrist: If your daughter is on Suicide Watch, that is a medical emergency that requires an adult to be monitoring her constantly. Talk to her Psychiatrist and potentially a social worker. There may be in patient services that you could use or respite care services available to help you keep your job.

Answered 9/22/2020

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A member asked:

14 yr old daughter diagnosed with clinical depression, on meds and is on suicide and self harm watch.no one to watch her at home, i have to return to work soon.what do i do? id rather quit then let harm come to her?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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