Medical Advise (legality)?


Question:
Im 17 years old and I know I suffer from social anxiety disorder and depression. I dont want my mom or dad to know Im suffering is there anyway I could see a psychatrist about this without her consent? Please anybody with good advise on this I would appreciate answers. I have been fighting this all throughout high school and I havent made any friends and have let my life pass me by day by day. Im sick of sitting on the couch every single night just watching tv and being so ashamed. Thank you everybody.

Answers:
Please check with your local health department to see what is available to you. And please talk to your parents, it is a good chance that they already are worried about you and have noticed something wrong. Good Luck
Especially at your age, the Dr. can treat you without telling your parents about it. I would suggest that you tell them though, the info that you saw a Psychiatrist will be on the statements from the insurance company, so they should be told at least that much. The reason that you are going doesn't have to be told to them, but why don't you want them to be able to support your decision? They must know that you are having problems.
I hope you feel better soon!
You can contact your local comprehensive care center for any programs they may have.Or contact your school counselor for information... that said I really wish you would reconsider telling your parents. I have 4 children one of which is 21 and it would break my heart if I thought she was suffering and could not tell me. Good luck.
I don't know the answer to your question, but the people at the National Institute of Mental Health know almost everything about anxiety, depression and treatment. If I were you, I would call them and see what they have to say.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
301/443-4513 (info)
Well, I'm sure that you could talk to a school counselor or nurse, and you certainly wouldn't need permission from your parents.

I salute your courage in deciding to make things better for yourself. I wish you the best, and I know that you will succeed.
go to the consuler at school ask for privacy issuse you have rights . you sound like a fighter to me . so please get the help then let your parents know they care . and you have NOTthing to be ashhamed about .good luck i hope i made it a little better for you .
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