Reply #38: especially with adolescents,

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which is when many of these illnesses manifest themselves, the whole confidentiality thing can be an enormous obstacle.
people who have never been through it have no idea how hard it is to get help. just picking up a phone and calling for help is NOT how it works. and finding the right medication is a hit and miss crap shoot, including attempts that will make matters MUCH worse.