Yes she was in therapy when she made the attempt. She sees a psych and a psychologist. She has only begun DBT this year.They both knew that she was struggling to remain safe. She had gone off her antidepressant meds. I don't know why her psych didn't hospitalise her. He has said that he didnt want to start her on the revolving door of psych hospitals. He won't officially diagnose her until she's 18.
I have a psych also. I don't see a psychologist. I've been stable for 6 months after being ill for the majority of last year. It's hard dealing with my own mental health issues as well as hers.
Have you read Blaise Aguirre's book about BPD in adolescence? Here is a book review:
https://bpdfamily.com/message_board/index.php?topic=274101.msg12597754#msg12597754Dr. Aguirre is a leading researcher and MD who works with BPD adolescents at McLeans hospital, and he is very adamant that BPD can be diagnosed before the age of 18, and should be. You might find that it helps you clarify how you think treatment for your D should go -- and whether your current Dr. could benefit from reading this book.
There is a 2nd edition that came out September 2014, so much of the research is relatively recent.
LnL