Discussion forum for parents in Australia
06-12-2024 07:32 AM - edited 06-12-2024 07:35 AM
06-12-2024 11:12 AM
Hey @VJ160978 ,
Firstly I just wanted to welcome you to the Parents and Carers community and to thank you for sharing what's been happening with your teen. I can hear how much you care for and are concerned for your her and it's really great you're reaching out for support. It sounds like, even though you might not have knowledge of how to support her, you have noticed signs that she's been struggling and do want to support her, which are what matters.
I can hear you're concerned about your teen's physical and mental wellbeing, as well as how not going to school could have a further negative impact on her. I'm wondering if your teen has been able to connect with anyone about what's been happening, such as a doctor or school counsellor?
I do want to check in around how you're going as well? Do you have any supports at this time?
We have some information which might be helpful around supporting your teen after a traumatic event here and here. We also have an article about supporting your teen through depression and anxiety here. Your teen might also find this app from Black Dog helpful with her sleep.
If you're looking to speak to someone one on one, you might also like to check out our one on one coaching service here and there is also Parent Line.
I just wanted to let you know that we'll be sending you an email shortly as well to check in so please keep an eye out for that.
It looks like you’re visiting us from a country other than Australia.
We are an Australian service and think you’d benefit more from looking up a similar service in your country.
You are welcome to look around the forums, but please don’t make an account or post, as we can’t offer you the help you may need.
Before you go ahead and post, you should know that we remove non-Australian accounts – not because we don’t want to help or connect with you, but because we may not be able to provide you with the service that you require.