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Originally Posted by C2ShiningC
The depression started long before OP switched schools, so therapy or at least some type of medical monitoring of the depression would probably be helpful.
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Good correction. Thanks.
Depression is real. Depression can be debilitating.
As a trained educator I have seen too many kids diagnosed with something. It's a sad commentary on our current parents and students. Yes, there are real conditions.
The last time I was in a classroom the medical list was provided to all teachers. About 50% of students were diagnosed with something. Then we had one quiet kid that acted out one time. Very minor but sufficient to send to principals office. After extensive testing by all of the professionals, it came back that he was diagnosed with a learning disability - named - "Undiagnosed". He was an average good kid. Never any other issues. But now he has a label.
Yes, some kids should see a therapist. But just because some kid is not the smartest, or the prettiest, or the most popular - doesn't mean he/she needs medical treatment.