DS (24) has dreadful MH but refuses to seek support. He just says he wants to die. No job, no chance of getting one in this state.
Dreadful influence on younger siblings (I am single parent, working full time). He did at one point express an interest in Uni in a town a few hours away so I helped him apply - and he has recently started - moved into halls. I thought this might give him a new start and relieve some pressure at home.
It seems to have failed. He has gone off his meds, not registered with a GP (his previous practice have removed him as he told them he is no longer living in the area where he stayed after he came back from a year abroad. I have filled in the forms with him for the new practice, but he has refused to take them.) He is not attending lectures and has deliberately not spoken to anyone in the first 3 weeks. Oh and he took himself to A&E with an imaginary overdose. He hasn't allowed much consent etc for seeking support etc as he actively avoids things that might help.
His Dad hasn't been much help, although he did go visit him last time he had a MH crisis.
My question is - what can I practically do here. I think he needs substantial professional help, possibly a period as an inpatient. I can't have him live at home, it's not safe for his younger siblings. He only speaks to me every few days, and his Dad maybe once a week.
He's just starting another manic episode, talking about suicide all rhe time, and it's very scary. Is there anything I can do to access support?