Best apps/ books for depressed DS

[Marjie3]

How do help your child who is so closed off they are refusing any sort of help or unwilling to talk to anyone?
Can anyone recommend best books/apps so I can at least give them to him do he might help himself. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated. He has no friends which is causing his depression and I’m at a loss on how to help him.

I'm not sure how old ds is but Google NHS free mental health apps; such as ChillPanda, Catch It, or eQuoo (adventure games) . There are several for children or young adults.

You sound very worried, I'm sorry your son is struggling at the moment.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0008407487/ref=cmswwrothhapiglttfabcB94JS0MMNYY34DX9XHD0

This book is excellent. The writer also has a YouTube channel.

He is 17. He feels he’s the only one at school who has no friends and I wouldn’t wish this on anyone else but I’m sure he’s not alone. He should in theory be very happy : secure family life, talented rugby player, intelligent but he is so unhappy it breaks my heart