"Bringing Our 16-Year-Old Daughter Back from the Brink: A Parent's Journey"

A mother shares her family's journey of supporting their 16-year-old daughter, Ella, through mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and physical health issues. The family struggled to navigate the mental health system and found limited support for parents. After trying various treatments, including pranic healing therapy, getting a puppy, and participating in a parent support program, Ella is now stable, in remission from Crohn's and anorexia, and back in full-time education. The mother emphasizes the need for more support for parents of children with severe mental health problems.