If a 16/17 year old tried to kill themself and are in the hospital without an adult would the parents/legal guardian be contacted

Ajah Crawford | Nov 2, 2019 | Category: General hospital

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Tara Howard | Nov 2, 2019

It would probably depend on the situation. If the child attempted to commit suicide in order to leave a very difficult, abusive, or neglectful, situation at home/guardianship then it is possible the parents would not be initially contacted and the information may never be divulged. However; in that case, the parents/guardians would be investigated and a safer environment for living would be found for the teen. I’m general, however; most parents would be very heartsick over the thought of their child taking their life. Most parents would want to get their children the best appropriate help available for their child and have them return home to their loving arms when the time is right and they are ready. Family therapy is very helpful in talking through thoughts, feelings, then strategizing with new tools on how to handle conflict and day-to-day interactions. There are lots of resources in this area!

Deb Demlow | Nov 2, 2019

Should be. But the emergency personell are assessing the situation. But they should be called

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