Question

Adam is a very successful 15-year-old student and athlete. his mother brings him in today because he no longer studies, works out, or sees his friends. this has gone on for a month and a half. when you speak with him alone in the room, he states it “would be better if he were not here.” what would you do next?

Answer 1

Adam would likely exhibit depression because of his way of behaving, it is best to assess his situation and to assess his suicide risk as his statement is a way of clarifying that a person is having thoughts of having to commit suicide. It is best to assess his situation and to help him in any means possible in coping with his depression.