Was diagnosed with clinical depression as a teen but many moons ago!...however I don't think a subjective description out of the zeitgeist matters. Also, we do not know her level of diagnosis, nor her narrative.
Just to start, I hope
you are doing ok? I've put in some links here that you may/may not find helpful but...
Firstly,
Looking after yourself is paramount, especially as a parent raising a teen. I would urge you to focus your questions outside of these threads and toward professional opinion - as the diversity in here is not a measure of what you need when dealing with a serious issue regarding parenting. ( not to detract from peoples kind responses/posts, mind)
Secondly, I would advocate that you do a
LOT of research into
Multi-Disciplinary Teams in your area (or within travelling distance; if you can afford - I know finance and resources present huge barriers in these situations but keep looking for the best ) , as well as psychs ( I know you mentioned 'well-renowned' but credentials, reports and others' experiences are more important in gleaning qualitative info about who you are permitting to look after your daughter's welfare)
I would be wary of medicating a 15 year old, since they're going through formative stages of development; if it is done; there needs to be a rigorous plan of monitoring and evidencial reasons presented to you and your daughter about their plan of care. Ideally a Multi-Disciplinary Team should be involved in this process to deliver a comprehensive plan of care to your daughter - as psychs alone are only as good as their personal clinical judgement and that is often, not better than a team.
Thirdly, medication of a 15 yr old is always a gamble - other supports should be recruited, initially;
she is developing neurologically and otherwise and experimenting with this has long term consequences - so cost/benefit needs to be seriously considered & not be taken lightly as
research has shown it often doesn't work the magic that (some)psychs often, proselytize about, unfortunately.
I apologies if this comes across as preachy but not my intention. I may have made assumptions; as I don't know you, or your daughters' stories, so please forgive anything if it does not apply to you. Just given her age, and with her life ahead of her; its not something to be taken lightly.
Also, with yourself; you need to be involved in the process - family therapy and dynamics are imperative toward a future of health and well-being - you are not isolated units! This situation requires a draw on the whole dynamic to work. Please just consult trustworthy professionals and healthcare workers in this area and also, individual supports you have/can connect with.
I wish you the best and hope you do what is best, for you and her and toward your future.
