Remember that the depression of a loved one affects everyone in the family. Consider family counselling so that you can deal with your teenager's illness. Look for a support group so that you can share your fears, concerns, hopes with people who are going through the same thing. Make sure to make time for yourself. You can't help if you can't cope.
Counseling is expensive.
If your insurance does not cover psychiatric care, be creative and agressive in looking for mental health care workers who use sliding scales, or for free counseling centers. Call Catholic Charities. Please join the fight to eliminate teen suicide Click on the graphic to vote for this page as a Starting Point Hot Site.