In a harrowing incident, a mother recounts her daughter's extreme anxiety and distress before school, culminating in a chilling declaration of wanting to die. Feeling helpless, the parents sought help, initially considering the emergency room but fearing separation from their daughter. Instead, they contacted a mobile crisis center that provided compassionate intervention. Clinicians engaged with the girl, helping her express her feelings, ultimately diagnosing her anxiety. Their support proved vital for the child's emotional regulation, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing mental health needs in children.
As I sat in the back, holding her and observing their interaction, it suddenly clicked. All this time, she wasn't just 'behaving badly,' she was screaming at us through her behavior... to listen.
The clinicians suggested that her behavior could be caused by serious anxiety, and they used that initial diagnosis to determine what approach to take.
The woman on the other end of that call was an angel. She spoke gently to my daughter while she dispatched two crisis clinicians from the mobile crisis team.
I was out of ideas, and I knew we needed help. I considered taking her to the emergency room, but I was terrified they would take her away from me.
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