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We weren’t able to reply to you at the e-mail address you gave us, so we are uncertain if you really wanted a response. We are posting your question however, because there are some very important issues involved in what you have written. Many teens will deal with stress, anxiety and depression in various situations, and their emotions will be within a range of normal expectations. However, you describe hearing voices, feeling compelled to harm others, and being seriously depressed and suicidal. While we cannot make a diagnosis based on limited information, the symptoms you describe may be those of a major psychosis (such as schizophrenia). Anyone with such symptoms needs immediate help and evaluation by a qualified mental health professional. It may be true that hospitalization will be considered. The good news is that there are effective medications and treatments available that can help a great deal, and people with serious mental disorders can still lead functional, productive lives. Go to a trusted adult right now – your parents, doctor, or a teacher perhaps – and tell them what you told us. They can arrange for you to get help. Some teens with serious problems may not be able to ask for help. If a friend or relative knows someone with symptoms such as you describe, we encourage them to intervene and take action to tell the appropriate people, even if the teen is reluctant or afraid.
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