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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 371634" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>I haven't read the other responses but I would recommend a complete evaluation by either a pediatric/adolescent psychiatrist (not psychologist) AND possibly also a pediatric neuropsychologist. Puberty is a notorious time for mental health problems to escalate in people already predisposed, and he's certainly had enough big stressors to trigger something like depression. I suspect that Celexa is not enough for him and that his issues may be more complex than a straightforward depression. </p><p> </p><p>The good news is that he has a supportive family and a warrior mom who is asking the right questions and reaching out for answers. Now it's a matter of getting him seen by the right professionals who can help sort out what's really going on.</p><p> </p><p>If you live near a major city, your best resource would be a children's hospital or a teaching hospital that has psychiatric services. It will be very helpful to know anything pertinent about the family tree on both sides (drug or alcohol abuse, mental health issues, learning disabilities, etc.). </p><p> </p><p>Good luck, and welcome!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 371634, member: 3444"] I haven't read the other responses but I would recommend a complete evaluation by either a pediatric/adolescent psychiatrist (not psychologist) AND possibly also a pediatric neuropsychologist. Puberty is a notorious time for mental health problems to escalate in people already predisposed, and he's certainly had enough big stressors to trigger something like depression. I suspect that Celexa is not enough for him and that his issues may be more complex than a straightforward depression. The good news is that he has a supportive family and a warrior mom who is asking the right questions and reaching out for answers. Now it's a matter of getting him seen by the right professionals who can help sort out what's really going on. If you live near a major city, your best resource would be a children's hospital or a teaching hospital that has psychiatric services. It will be very helpful to know anything pertinent about the family tree on both sides (drug or alcohol abuse, mental health issues, learning disabilities, etc.). Good luck, and welcome! [/QUOTE]
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