What happens if you have a baby and you tell your doctor that you are having suicidal thoughts but that you wouldn't act on them? Do they make a child protection report?
What happens if you have a baby and you tell your doctor that you are having suicidal thoughts but that you wouldn't act on them? Do they make a child protection report?
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No, they don't make a report, they get you help in the form of medication (if appropriate) and psychologists etc. I have never had a report made about me and I have been treated multiple times.
I'm not sure if they make a report, I don't think they do. As far as I'm aware my doctor didn't report me. He gave me a prescription for medication to take which helped.
I don't think so. I would think they'd have to see evidence of real neglect and your intention to possibly follow through on your thoughts.
If it's you having the thoughts PLEASE go and see your dr. Tell them and get help. If It's friend or family, help and encourage them to get help. There's no need to suffer in silence.
I guess it depends on the doctor and how worried they are that you're going to go through with it in the very near future. You need to tell them though, they will not report you and have your baby taken off you so don't have anxiety over this, it's very common to feel this way and they will help you through the process. I was the same and went to the doctor and told her how I felt and she was pretty blunt with me and just said "it really messes up kids who have parents who commit suicide" sounds harsh but it's really what i needed to hear to snap me out of it! She then of course suggested medicine and counselling :)
the dr will just help you in regards to scripts and writing up your mental health plan to go to psychologists and psychiatrists.
depending on the severity of your depression you may be referred directly to the acute care team of your local hospital.
If you mention self harm or neglect or invasive thoughts to any dr, psych or social worker they will be oblidged to report to department of families. Not to have to your children taken but essentially to be referred to a community group to get you social and practical support.
IF you are admitted into the hospital they will do a mandatory report on admittance. mostly this report is to ensure the children are being cared for appropriately while you are in hospital.
The IM is great for mums like you.. There are soo many of us out there who have been in your shoes. Open up and reach out IM. Your not alone even though spending all your time looking after a baby means no time for adult time or that there seems like no end in sight for you to feel somewhat normal again. Trust me you will. Your normal is no more but a better version of you is just around the corner. You cant see her now because of dirty nappies, vomit, laundry and bills.
Talk to a friend who has had kids. Talk to the Dr. You are not going crazy. You're just in a rutt. The dr will help you simplify your headspace. Sometimes we need someone from the outside looking in to show us its not as bad as we think. Our minds over react when we are doing the same thing over and over every day.
I hope today is much better than when you wrote this. Xo