I have a 12 year old granddaughter who started getting depressed which led to cutting and bad thoughts.
Her parents immediately put her into a psychiatric place and she was there for 3 weeks. Lots of in house counseling. Was referred to Rogers in Milwaukee WI. As an outpatient.
Did this for 6 weeks for 7 hour days. Then weaned down to 4 hour days.
Lots of counseling and coping skills.
Started testing depression meds. until they found the correct one and correct dosage.
May not need to stay on for the rest of her life tho.
At home she has been so much happier now. However she has 2 more years of middle school which is a hard place to be!
She was also diagnosed with a disorder that I could not find the title for. Body image. She’s still working on all of this. Hoping and praying this was all worth it. She’s an only child.
So sweet and loving but to her parents has a lot of rage at times but now has a lot of coping skills which she does use.
It all takes time and patience. All Parents should have coping skills too.
Overall we were very please with facilities and treatments. And it’s sad to say. As one came out another went in!