
One of my kids, an eighth grader, has had a really tough year. Back in November he attempted suicide. He was hospitalized for a week until he was medically stable and then transferred to a psych hold for 10 days.They got him started on medication during the psych hold. Treatment for depression, adhd, and insomnia. He was discharged and regular weekly counseling and psychiatrist appointments were set up.We had a reentry meeting and had been in constant contact with the school councillors throughout this. School was going well.Shortly after a change in medication a month ago things starting getting bad. He didn't tell anyone and let it go too long. When he asked for help it was really bad and he asked to go back on a psych hold.During this week long stay they completely removed one medication and started up a new one. The change was dramatic and he was ready to come home last Monday, excited to go back to school on Tuesday.Again, we were in constant contact with the school. But this time they didn't feel a reentry meeting was needed.On Tuesday two of his friends that he cares deeply about went to the councillors with concerns about him. They were valid concerns about their friendship and definitely needed addressed.The councillor decided to hold a friendship intervention meeting that same day. He brought them all in and proceeded to have his friends list the things they don't like about him.On his first day back after a psych hold.Knowing full well his entire history.Without contacting us first.He came home a crying mess. The next morning he wanted to try returning to school again. And I'm so proud of him for trying. But after an hour the anxiety got too much and I brought him home.He doesn't trust the adults there anymore and I don't blame him. He hasn't been back since. There's a month of school left though.I'm trying to get the school to come up with a solution for him to finish this year without returning. But I have no clue what they're going to be able to do.And now I'm also terrified of sending my autistic child there with special needs in 3 years. via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/2oVVNBb
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