my preteen niece is in a locked psychiatric ward - what can I do

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Based on the students I have had who were hospitalized for mental illness, extended family usually can't visit during the initial days or even weeks. She may not even have access to mail or social media because of the potential triggers.

See what you can do for the younger child. Siblings are often suffering silently.

DS was in the PIW and his aunt was able to visit him but I had to put it in writing. More people (also a list in writing) were able to call.