Psychiatrist states everything is due to autism.

Symptoms are:

Crying

Self harm,

No energy,

Attempting suicide,

Not socialising,

Not interested in anything,

Not eating

Stating that they will kill themselves as soon as they get out of hospital.

Psychiatrist states that this is all due to autism, which cannot be treated, therefore the person should be discharged, permitted to kill themselves if they wish. Psychiatrist not even prepared to try anti-depressants. Person is in hospital due to a suicide attempt.

Does anyone have any advice?

Parents Reply
  • Sadly, the only "treatment" planned on discharge is 3 days with the crisis team, then nothing as there is no mental health diagnosis. Apparently, being suicidal is "consistent with autism". Self harm is "not seen with depression". And trying to kill themselves while on the ward is "consistent with autism".    

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