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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks, all. [b]My issue and concern with these programs is that DD isn’t really a behavioral issue. She doesn’t skip school, no drugs/alcohol, bright, articulate, the stereotypical “a pleasure to have in class.[/b]” But she is so profoundly sad and depressed. I just feel like the types of people she might meet and such would make it a ooor fit. But I also want to take her seriously. [/quote]

Did you stop to consider that this is part of the issue in itself? She’s so busy being perfect for everyone else that she never gets to fall apart and address her needs? This is very common in certain psychiatric disorders, like eating disorders.

What “type of people” are you concerned for her to meet? People who have mental illness, just like she does? There is no “type of people” with mental illness.. if affects all demographics.

Your response might provide a few clues about why she’s eager to go away from her environment to heal. Listen to her carefully. [/quote]

Child doesn't have an eating disorder and has depression.[/quote]

It was an example of a disorder that manifests itself with “perfection”. You people are grasping at too many straws. [/quote]

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