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Covid Poses 'Greatest Threat To Mental Health Since 2nd World War': Impact Felt For Yrs, UK Expert (Original Post) appalachiablue Dec 2020 OP
My 15 year old granddaughter started self harming in the summer. redwitch Dec 2020 #1
So sorry to hear that, I hope she's receiving good care at least. appalachiablue Dec 2020 #2
We do indeed. redwitch Dec 2020 #3
I'm sorry XanaDUer2 Jan 2025 #4

redwitch

(15,155 posts)
1. My 15 year old granddaughter started self harming in the summer.
Sun Dec 27, 2020, 04:18 PM
Dec 2020

And is now in a mental hospital. Devastated here.

appalachiablue

(43,531 posts)
2. So sorry to hear that, I hope she's receiving good care at least.
Sun Dec 27, 2020, 04:25 PM
Dec 2020

The country's 'mental health care' system is in shambles since Reagan and our overall health care system isn't nearly adequate to handle this kind of fallout. We need major change.

redwitch

(15,155 posts)
3. We do indeed.
Sun Dec 27, 2020, 05:43 PM
Dec 2020

I have all her presents still under the tree. I was so excited to see her open them!

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