Someone I know has been raped. She is 15. She is now suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD), a condition that leaves her with insominia, terrifying flashbacks, insecurity and depression. She has recently begun to cut herself. In an ideal situation, she would have informed her parents. This is impossible, for very real reasons, which I can't discuss, but its really not an option. Now the only people she can turn to are her school friends, and we don't really know what to do. She needs treatment for the PTSD, so what is the best way of going about this? Confidentiality is paramount. Can she go to her gp in confidence? Can she get free treatment for PSTD (treatment would involve cognitive behavioural therapy and possible antidepressants, although she is keen to avoid drugs) on the NHS, and can it be done without informing her parents? Please help, her life is in pieces.
2007-11-09 21:53:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Please note that this is in the UK, so the laws that apply in the US are no good.
2007-11-09 21:54:53 · update #1
A Victim/Witness program should cover the cost of therapy for her. You do need to talk to some adult about her cutting herself. This is potentially very dangerous. She needs help for this.
2007-11-10 01:13:17 · answer #1 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I realize that she is not interested in taking medications which is fine. The first step should be regular visits with a counselor. Only if she fails to improve after several sessions should medications even be considered.
2007-11-09 22:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by jml3148 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 00:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by millie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://rasac.org.uk/
this is a uk site that says it offers free rape counseling that is completely confidential..it has phone numbers and other information like clinics and such they should be able to tell you where to get your friend the help she needs
2007-11-09 22:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by little78lucky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋