When I was young, people did not believe children suffered with depression.
Times have changed.
Parents often accept their child's depression, then refuse to pursue treatment if anti-depression medications are part of the treatment plan. The same parents make sure their children are vaccinated on schedule, will take the child for dental check ups and fret over meals and proper eating, but will let the child's tormented mind go untreated.
I believe that a parent's refusing to medicate a child suffering with clinical depression constitutes neglect.
Do you think these parents should face legal action?
Times have changed.
Parents often accept their child's depression, then refuse to pursue treatment if anti-depression medications are part of the treatment plan. The same parents make sure their children are vaccinated on schedule, will take the child for dental check ups and fret over meals and proper eating, but will let the child's tormented mind go untreated.
I believe that a parent's refusing to medicate a child suffering with clinical depression constitutes neglect.
Do you think these parents should face legal action?