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Q: Well I have been seeing the school Psychologist lately. To make the long story short, I've been seeing her for a few months. She says I need professional help; that what she can do for me is limited, so I need to go see someone. She tells me that since I am 18, I can sign this form to refer me to a doctor. I talked to my parents about it and they say I would be stupid for signing it. Well I am deeply depressed to the point where it's affecting my relationship with family, friends, and my boyfriend. I want to be happy again! It's just the money that is a problem for me sort of. But I am thinking well I am 18, so.. should I go sign it? What do you think?
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It's sounds like the support you are currently receiving from your family could be better. First and foremost, your health is the most important thing at stake here, and I would suggest you see the doctor she is referring you to. As far as money is concerned, your school psychologist should be able to direct you to community resources which can financially aid you with your clinical fees. That being written, I suspect the reason your family is reluctant for you to sign the form is because they are probably afraid that your personal information could be leaked to the wrong parties, (think prospect college). Before you sign the form, understand what you are signing and the terms of confidentiality which come with it. While confidentiality is never fully guaranteed, since you are 18, you can set reasonable boundaries (in writing) with your school psychologist and you new psychologist regarding your expectations on who has access to your records.
Good Luck.
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Ugo is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona. He holds a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology. He is also the host of Road 2 Resolutions, a web site dedicated to addressing questions on mental health issues and conflict resolution issues.
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Website: E-mail: Gender: Male Location: (Originally) Nigeria (Currently) Arizona Occupation: Psychotherapist Member Since: January 28, 2008 Answers: 73 Last Update: May 25, 2012 Visitors: 7343
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