system
Suggest treatment for depression and insomnia
human
Good afternoon...can you please refer me to some reputable resources re: depression, specifically in what ways can parents of an young adult assist/support their child? My 21 year old nephew, college junior recently share that he is dealing with depression (feelings since 11/2014). He had shared this his sports coach, referred to psychologist (whom he has seen weekly for 3 weeks), next follow-up may be prescribed medication. He admitted to increased alcohol intake, which made him feel worse; and of insomnia. He is not suicidal - his immediate and extended family are close - his parents have seen him several times since he shared this info. We all want to support him - and not say or do anything which may be counter-productive. Appreciate any reputable/evidence-based resources. Thank you YYYY@YYYY
gpt
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. From the given description, I see very few symptoms with which I can say that the patient is depressed. Proper diagnosis is the key for cure. If he has been diagnosed with depression, the best way towards cure is to consult a psychiatrist and get treatment. A combination of psychiatric medicines, psychotherapy and meditation works well for depression. You can consult American Psychology Association web site for depression resources.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL.  Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.