we actually did it because they finally changed the policy to let young people get help on their own. i cant thank you enough for backing this and making sure kids dont have to wait for permission when they are in crisis. im going to keep an eye on things …
May 31, 2015
Under 18's should be allowed seek help in Pieta house without their parent's permission
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Pieta House is a centre for suicide and self harm prevention. Throughout the years they have helped over 17,000 people in suicidal distress or self-harm. Although, people under the age of 18 cannot seek help in Pieta House without a parent or guardians permission. If the young person is in need of help, they are turned away until a parent or guardian gives Pieta house permission to help their child. The problem with this is that young people who may need help are made to wait until permission is gotten, when they may need the help right away. For other young people, the problem may be that the parent's are unsupportive of the young person and thinks they're "only looking for attention" and will not make the appointment. In other cases, the parents could be part of the issue of why the young person needs to seek help in the first place and cannot go to their parents to ask permission to make an appointment. Young people should be allowed to seek help in Pieta House without their parent's permission.
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Reached 100 supporters
May 21, 2015
29 Comments
I have a friend who needs help who has an unsupportive mother I believe she should be able to walk in on her own and get the help she needs. Maybe some people don't trust their parents I think they should be allowed to walk in on their own and get the help they need
I feel that mental health is something that should be treated for the patients needs not just parents wants.
I don't talk But when I absolutely need to Id like to be able to just go there without my parents knowing
I have attended pieta house, and I know how hard it is to say things to your parents. I think it would be helpful for teenagers to be able to talk to a therapist and find out how to help themselves without parental permission.
There are many people under the age of 18 whose parents may not be supportive of them receiving help, or who may be the cause for distress. It is important that everyone has access to these facilities.
Of course under 18s should be allowed to seek help in Pieta House. Teenage years are a very important age to address these situations.
I agree 100% with this more people need to be aware
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we actually did it because they finally changed the policy to let young people get help on their own. i cant thank you enough for backing this and making sure kids dont have to wait for permission when they are in crisis. im going to keep an eye on things …
May 31, 2015
Under 18's should be allowed seek help in Pieta house without their parent's permission
Final supporters
Pieta House is a centre for suicide and self harm prevention. Throughout the years they have helped over 17,000 people in suicidal distress or self-harm. Although, people under the age of 18 cannot seek help in Pieta House without a parent or guardians permission. If the young person is in need of help, they are turned away until a parent or guardian gives Pieta house permission to help their child. The problem with this is that young people who may need help are made to wait until permission is gotten, when they may need the help right away. For other young people, the problem may be that the parent's are unsupportive of the young person and thinks they're "only looking for attention" and will not make the appointment. In other cases, the parents could be part of the issue of why the young person needs to seek help in the first place and cannot go to their parents to ask permission to make an appointment. Young people should be allowed to seek help in Pieta House without their parent's permission.
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Reached 100 supporters
May 21, 2015
29 Comments
I believe it would be helpful to have a service that young people could attend without their parents consent. It may save a life!
I have a friend who needs help who has an unsupportive mother I believe she should be able to walk in on her own and get the help she needs. Maybe some people don't trust their parents I think they should be allowed to walk in on their own and get the help they need
I feel that mental health is something that should be treated for the patients needs not just parents wants.
I don't talk But when I absolutely need to Id like to be able to just go there without my parents knowing
I have attended pieta house, and I know how hard it is to say things to your parents. I think it would be helpful for teenagers to be able to talk to a therapist and find out how to help themselves without parental permission.
There are many people under the age of 18 whose parents may not be supportive of them receiving help, or who may be the cause for distress. It is important that everyone has access to these facilities.
Of course under 18s should be allowed to seek help in Pieta House. Teenage years are a very important age to address these situations.
I agree 100% with this more people need to be aware
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I believe it would be helpful to have a service that young people could attend without their parents consent. It may save a life!