How should we act around a 19 year old son suffering from depression?
Patient: I have a son 19 years old and suddenly I have notice he is not well, he tells me he regrets things he did in past and cry a lot he is being seen by a therapist but he might have to talk medication as well. what me and his dad wants to know how do we have act around him, because he is the only child always in private school and as far as money he never have any problem, he is a sweet, intelligent guy, it hurts us so much to see him like that, depression runs in my family but smoking pot didn't help either, he did stop smoking just recently. please tell us how we should be around him. thanks Doctor: HelloThis is a very difficult time for the family . You can overcome this by patience . He should be seen by a psychiatrist who will start antidepressant medicine. It takes 3-4 weeks to see some improvement . You should be supportive, non demanding and try to make sure he takes adequate diet. He will be all right soon.DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA