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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Take him to the beach for a 2 week vacation with no TV and no cell etc. Only a radio for music and no headphones- take card games, a puzzle, crossword, sudoku etc. Walk on the beach barefoot for at least an hour everyday.
Children need the healing power of the earth to be happy. It will cost as much as a few months in therapy- but more fun and a good life lesson.
Tell him he does not need to be good at anything- this is a horrible high school thing. He needs to find something he likes to do where he can contribute.
Suicide has been proven to be an impulse choice. Keep developing his frontal lobe so impulses aren't his only choice.
Suicide is also a shame reaction. Make sure he realizes this and can defuse the shame himself whenever it crops up.
Remind him that the hormones are the strongest now and will lessen in a year.[/quote]

This is terrible advice unless it is ALSO accompanied by therapy, and medication, if indicated.  "The healing power of the earth" won't stop depression.[/quote]

an hour of therapy a week isn't going to help, and meds are often making things worse- the antidepressants actually cause more suicide in adolescents and aren't recommended for them.
The things therapy can help with are: controlling the shame spiral that can lead to suicide attempts and developing more options than impulsive actions. 
But these things need to be practiced everyday- only a parent can teach these skills- or if he is in therapy everyday which most people don't do.
The earth will stimulate the endorphins which is needed. Being in a positive environment for 2 weeks where he feels better will create an image and memory in his mind of an alternative existence- i.e. his current yucky feeling isn't going to last forever.[/quote]

therapy does work.  meds do work even for teens.  more than just a parent can teach kids skills.

PP, a beach vacation sounds lovely for someone who is suffering from depression.  however, not everyone can afford one and everyone needs to deal with reality.  you can't stay on a vacation forever.

OP, my heart goes out to you.  I hope you find some help for you and your kid.[/quote]

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