This question is for a friend! She did not want to get an account for just one question.
She is really depressed can't sleep, doesn't eat much, cries all of the time, can't consintrate on her school work she has been this way for over a year. She wants to finally get on depressed medicine. She is 19 years old so she is an adult but she is still under her parents insurnace because she is in college and gets it free through the place her dad works. How can she go to the doctor wtihout her parents finding out? After trips to the doctor the insurance company sends paper working saying how mcuh they covered, what you paid in the copay and how much is still left to pay. So her parents would see it in the mail. Is there a way to get around that or something? Her parents would totally not understand her wanting on depression meds, her brother got on meds for schitzofrinia (spelling) and they disowned him. She does not want to be disowned also.
2006-11-08 11:31:25 · 10 answers · asked by Hot Mom 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Negative, not me. It's my cousin, she lives with me right now and was sitting here with me while I was typing it. lol
2006-11-09 08:15:27 · update #1
There's no way for her to use her parents insurance without them finding out eventually, so forget that and pretend she has no insurance.
If she has her own money, nothing is stopping her from going somewhere and paying the bill herself. If that's not an option, many places treat patients with the sliding-scale payment system if they don't have insurance or cannot afford to pay in full. A lot of these places are community/city health care centers. Some private practices allow this as well. She would need to make a list of the places in her area (starting with her first choices) and call each one, say that she is uninsured and ask if they accept patients on a sliding-scale. They will understand right away and be able to answer the question. The larger the town/city, the faster it may be to find a place.
I do not think that places go out of their way to see if a person is insured so I doubt she'll be turned down for treatment because of that. Unless she proves that she has insurance, they will assume she has none.
2006-11-08 11:46:57 · answer #1 · answered by Pico 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most colleges and universities have health clinics and counsellors available to students for free. She should certainly go see the student health center and get in to see somebody. As she is not a minor, they will not tell her parents without her consent. It may be she is just reacting to the pressures of school and can be helped without medications- or if needed they will get her the help she needs. If she is in the United States, she can go to the local health department, or even call a crisis hotline and they will certainly put her in contact with people who can help. If she explains her concerns, they will even help with that.
2006-11-08 19:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your school has a health service, go to them. The parents don't need to know anything.
There are also low-cost or no-cost programs in each state. If you're in the US, call your local crisis line and they can tell you where to go.
2006-11-08 19:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by booktender 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what she can do...but she does need to get to a doctor before she does something worse to herself. Maybe the doctor can help her. Is there anyway she can pay for her meds. on her own??
2006-11-08 19:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by Jenah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe instead of her getting the medicine, a friend can get it for her. if not, try to get to the source of her depression. youre her friend, not her parent, so it would be easier for her to talk to you. dont pressure and ask her so many questions. just try to help a friend out.=]
2006-11-08 19:39:07 · answer #5 · answered by HWHELPPLZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she should ask a college counselor or student activities volunteer for info to a free or sliding scale mental health clinic
2006-11-08 19:33:59 · answer #6 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
okay since she is a college student, her school probaly has free counseling services, that is how I have been able to go to theraphy at my school. Good luck
2006-11-08 22:57:59 · answer #7 · answered by heynow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly recommend she sees a doctor if not try online www.mytherapy.com THAT IS SO WRONG DISOWNING HER BROTHER!
2006-11-08 19:54:16 · answer #8 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a women's health centre. Their services might be free.
2006-11-08 19:44:42 · answer #9 · answered by eddie_schaap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you (r friend) should talk to their parents if its this serious they should know.
(i know this is scary but you seem to know alot about this, is it you?)
2006-11-08 19:49:22 · answer #10 · answered by .:.:.Mizz_undaStood.:.:. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋