Ep 17. High Anxiety

The 7th Heaven Season 7 Episode 17 is titled "High Anxiety". In this episode, Eric and Annie Camden became worried when Simon withdrew from his family and got quiet. They noticed that Simon started to experience symptoms that look like depression, so they start to get concerned and tried to find out what’s wrong with him.

As they tried to talk to Simon, they found that his schoolwork is getting too much on him and the pressure is too high. To add to the stress, Simon is going through some troubles with his girlfriend and couldn't work things out with her. This made him even more withdrawn and lonely.

Despite Eric and Annie's concerns, the other children in the family are not too concerned about Simon's behavior, which causes Eric to become even more worried. Meanwhile, Ruthie struggles with feeling left out when her classmates don't invite her to a get-together.

As the episode progresses, Simon's anxiety and depression become more apparent, and Eric and Annie begin to look for solutions to help him get through these difficult times. They try to understand Simon's struggles and guide him to seek some help from a counselor and a psychiatrist.

At the psychiatric clinic, Simon starts voicing his fears and anxieties to the doctor, and the family begins to learn more about how they can support him. The psychiatrist prescribes medications to help Simon with his anxiety and depression.

As the episode progresses, Simon slowly begins to open up to his family, something he had been struggling to do earlier in the episode. Eric and Annie show him that they understand what he's going through, and that they are there for him. While things remain difficult, Simon is finally receiving the help he needs, and things are starting to look up.

In the end, the family is shown holding hands around the dinner table in a show of unity and support for Simon. Despite the difficulties, they remain hopeful that they can help him get through this challenging time.

Overall, "High Anxiety" is a poignant episode of 7th Heaven that highlights the struggles of mental illness and how important it is for loved ones to offer support and understanding. The episode is a testament to the show's ability to tackle serious subjects in a sensitive and compassionate way.