This is from my mother regarding my 19yo son, who has barely functioned since his father died 2 years ago.
He hasn't harmed himself, doesn't do drugs or alcohol, but is very isolated and would spend 24 hr a day in his room. He's living in halls, supposed to be attending university but I strongly suspect he isn't. He hasn't engaged with university life, has no friends at uni and hasn't kept un touch with school friends.
He's currently completely out of contact, although the Uni welfare team have been able to confirm he's physically safe.
He had medication which I don't think he's taken since he had to sort the prescriptions out himself whilst away. He's been offered counselling from various sources which he refuses.
I think I need to get him home, but I've no idea how to help him thereafter.
My mother says he needs some residential care, I think she's offering to pay, but surely even privately that would be extreme for this kind of MH illness?