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How To Cure Depressive Disorder Of A 16 Year Old?

hi doc,my son aged 16 and half is suffering from some probably depressive disorder.he topped the school by getting all A+ in o levels but right after that he has changed as he complains of vertex headaches, low moods.agreesive e.g hits table,says that life means nothing,doesnt want to read and says that books smell.has interepted sleeps,cries alot,seems to be scared etc,etc,etc.please i need a psychiatrist on line to help me.
Tue, 27 May 2014
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From your description it appear to me that your son is having depression.how many days have he been such?
Need to keep an eye on him and ask him to express his problems either study related or any other matter. Support helps a lot. Suicide risk needs to be assessed.
All these can only be done by visiting a psychiatrist. Motivate him to visit soon.decision can only be taken to start antidepressants by a psychiatrist.
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How To Cure Depressive Disorder Of A 16 Year Old?

From your description it appear to me that your son is having depression.how many days have he been such? Need to keep an eye on him and ask him to express his problems either study related or any other matter. Support helps a lot. Suicide risk needs to be assessed. All these can only be done by visiting a psychiatrist. Motivate him to visit soon.decision can only be taken to start antidepressants by a psychiatrist. Thanks